US Congressman, Riley M. Moore, has met with a delegation of senior members of the Nigerian government.
The delegation was led by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and took place in Washington, D.C.
Top on the agenda were discussions about the alleged ongoing persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria.
They also spoke about opportunities for strengthened cooperation and coordination between the US and Nigeria to end the bloodshed.
During the meeting, Nigerian officials shared their government’s challenges and concerns regarding counterterrorism, security assistance, protection of vulnerable communities, and ongoing issues involving violence across Nigeria.
Congressman Moore reiterated America’s readiness to cooperate with Nigeria, and that President Trump will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution.
He also warned that Trump does not make idle threats.
“President Trump and Congress are united and serious in our resolve to end the violence against Christians and disrupt and destroy terrorist groups within Nigeria,” Moore said in a statement.
“I urge the Nigerians to work with us in cooperation and coordination on this critical issue.”
The delegation included:
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu – NSA and Leader of the Delegation
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
Lt. Gen. EAP Undiendeye – Chief of Defence Intelligence
Ms. Idayat Hassan – Special Adviser to ONSA
Ambassador Ibrahim Babani – Director of Foreign Relations, ONSA
Ambassador Nuru Biu – Acting CDA, Embassy of Nigeria and
Paul Alabi – Political and Economic Section, Embassy of Nigeria
