Trump: Fagbemi, Ribadu, Top Military Brass, Present Nigeria’s Case to U.S. Congressman Moore in Washington

By Our Reporter
U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore has held a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., with a delegation of senior Nigerian government officials led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, focusing on the persecution of Christians and the persistent threat of terrorism across Nigeria.

According to Moore’s office, the engagement was “frank, honest, and productive,” providing an opportunity for both sides to discuss insecurity, counterterrorism efforts, and the protection of vulnerable communities. Nigerian officials outlined the government’s challenges in combating Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and violent armed groups, as well as concerns around security assistance and the widespread violence affecting multiple regions of the country.

Moore said the United States is prepared to deepen cooperation with Nigeria, emphasizing that the administration of former President Donald Trump takes violence against Christians seriously. “President Trump does not make idle threats,” he said, warning that continued persecution would not be tolerated.

In a statement following the meeting, Moore said: “I made it crystal clear that the United States must see tangible steps to ensure that Christians are not subject to violence, persecution, displacement, and death simply for believing in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

He added that the U.S. stands ready to support Nigeria’s efforts to confront Boko Haram, ISWAP, and “Fulani militants,” especially in the Northeast and Middle Belt, where Christian communities have been heavily targeted. Moore stressed that Nigeria has an opportunity to strengthen relations with the United States but must demonstrate commitment to ending religious violence and dismantling terrorist networks.

He pledged to monitor developments closely and continue pressing Nigeria’s government to “accept the open hand of cooperation” extended by the U.S.

Members of the Nigerian delegation included Ribadu; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt. Gen. E.A.P. Undiendeye; and senior officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Nigerian Embassy.