By Franklin Adole
Riley Moore, a United States Congressman, has met with Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, pledging that Washington will work closely with Nigeria to confront security threats, including attacks on Christian communities.
The meeting took place during Mutfwang’s trade and security mission to the United States and focused on strengthening Nigeria–US cooperation in security, economic development and broader bilateral relations.
Describing the engagement as productive and forward-looking, Moore said discussions centred on deepening ties between both countries and addressing shared challenges.
“It was an honor to meet with the governor of Plateau State in Nigeria, Caleb Mutfwang, yesterday,” Moore wrote on X. “We had a meaningful and productive conversation about deepening the ties between our two countries.”
The US lawmaker said the United States remained committed to working in coordination with Nigeria to tackle security and economic concerns, with particular attention to the safety of Christian communities.
“I remain committed to working with the Nigerian government in coordination and cooperation to address these security and economic challenges, especially the persecution our Christian brothers and sisters face,” Moore said.
Moore also commended Governor Mutfwang for what he described as his efforts to protect vulnerable populations in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, where communal violence and insecurity have persisted.
“God bless you, Governor, for what you do to protect Christians and other vulnerable populations in the Middle Belt,” he added.
In a separate statement, the Plateau State government said the governor is in the United States on a strategic mission aimed at attracting investment, strengthening economic partnerships and enhancing security cooperation.
According to the statement, Mutfwang is expected to engage with key institutions, including the United States Development Finance Corporation, the United States Export-Import Bank and senior officials of the US Department of State.
The meeting comes against the backdrop of expanding Nigeria–US security collaboration. In December 2025, Moore disclosed that both countries were close to reaching an agreement on a “strategic security framework” designed to address terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria.
On January 25, the US lawmaker further said the establishment of a US–Nigeria working group was a critical step toward confronting the security challenges facing the country.