US Lawmakers Hail Security Breakthrough After Abuja Talks, Commend Rescue of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren
Nigeria is experiencing a significant turning point in its security landscape, marked by the successful rescue of 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren and strengthened government commitments to combat terrorism and protect vulnerable communities, a visiting United States Congressional delegation has affirmed.
These positive strides were highlighted during high-level discussions between the US delegation and Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, signaling a new era of security cooperation between the two nations.
US Congressman Riley M. Moore, who led the delegation, expressed optimism following what he described as “productive and positive” conversations.
Moore confirmed that the meeting produced concrete action plans aimed at enhancing security nationwide, disrupting terrorist networks in the North-East, and halting violence against Christian communities, particularly in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region.
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“There were concrete steps and actions discussed at length, that if fully executed, I believe will enhance security across the country for all Nigerians, disrupt and destroy terrorist organizations in the northeast and stop the killing of Christians,” Moore stated.
A major breakthrough in bilateral cooperation is the establishment of a joint US-Nigeria task force, which will provide a structured mechanism for coordinated action against common threats.
Congressman Moore specifically praised the Nigerian government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent successful rescue of 100 Catholic schoolchildren.
He called the successful operation “a positive demonstration of the government’s increasing response to the security situation” and tangible evidence of the dedication to the emergency declaration issued by the president.
Moore noted that Nigerian officials demonstrated genuine willingness to partner with the United States on tackling critical security issues, with American concerns about urgency being “positively received”.
He concluded with a message urging follow-through: “Now, that openness has to translate to concrete action,” he said, acknowledging that “there is much work still to be done, but things are moving in the right direction”.
By PRNigeria
