A member of the United States Congress, Rep. Barry Moore, says President Donald Trump and lawmakers in Washington are committed to working with Nigeria to address the rising violence against Christian communities.
His comments followed a private meeting with National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and a senior Nigerian delegation in Washington, D.C.
The closed-door talks focused on Nigeria’s growing security concerns, persistent attacks linked to extremist groups, and renewed calls for deeper cooperation between the two countries. The News Chronicle learned that the Nigerian delegation used the meeting to highlight the scale of insecurity across several regions while appealing for stronger support from the United States.
Moore remarked that the meeting was successful and focused on the requirement to eliminate Boko Haram, ISWAP, and several other armed organizations behind many years of violence in the Northeast and Middle Belt. He observed that both President Trump and the US Congress stand ready to support Nigeria if certain measures are implemented to guard underprivileged groups, especially Christian communities under constant assault.
Nuhu Ribadu and his crew highlighted ongoing changes and security activities while emphasizing that government attempts are still undermined by intelligence gaps, inadequate resources, and the rising complexity of terrorist organizations. The officials asked Washington for increased counterterrorism support, equipment, and intelligence collaboration.
Moore reaffirmed that the United States expects visible improvements in how Nigeria addresses attacks on Christian populations. He argued that America cannot overlook incidents of persecution or displacement linked to extremist violence and urged Nigeria to show measurable progress to strengthen bilateral relations.
The meeting comes amid heightened tensions after President Trump publicly warned that the US might consider military action if Christian killings persist. Senior members of the US House Appropriations Committee have also criticised Nigeria’s record, describing it as one of the most dangerous places globally for Christians. Recent reports indicate that the US military has drawn up contingency plans as Washington reassesses its security posture toward Nigeria.
