US Congressman meets Ribadu, others

US Congressman, Riley M. Moore, met with a senior Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss the alleged escalating persecution of Christians and the growing threat of terrorism in Nigeria.

The discussion, described by Moore as “frank, honest, and productive,” focused on counterterrorism, security assistance, and protection of vulnerable communities across Nigeria.

The US lawmaker disclosed this in a short statement he shared on X on Wednesday night, noting that the high-level meeting took place in Washington, D.C.

The Nigerian delegation included top officials such as “Her Excellency Bianca Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police; Chief Lateef Olasunkami Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation; General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff; and Lt. Gen. EAP Undiendeye, Chief of Defence Intelligence, among others,” the release noted.

In the statement, Moore said, “Today, I had a frank, honest, and productive discussion with senior members of the Nigerian government regarding the horrific violence and persecution Christians face and the ongoing threat terrorism poses across Nigeria.”

He emphasized the urgent need for concrete action, warning that religious violence cannot continue unchecked.

“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 Savior Jesus Christ,” it read.