A United States Congressional delegation, concluding a strategic visit to Nigeria focused on assessing the nation’s security challenges, has shared details of its high-level meeting with Nigerian government officials.
The delegation, which arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, the 7th of December, 2025, was hosted by the Nigerian National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.
The visit and subsequent talks signify intensified diplomatic engagement between the two countries on security cooperation, driven by growing “concerns in Washington over alleged Christian genocide.”
In a statement released on Monday, the 8th of December, 2025, Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia’s Second District, a member of the delegation, described the discussions with the Nigerian government as both “productive and positive.”
According to Moore, the officials addressed “concrete steps and actions discussed at length during the meeting,” which, if “fully executed,” would “enhance security across the country for all Nigerians.”
The US lawmaker acknowledged a palpable “openness and willingness on the part of the Nigerian government to work with its US counterpart to end the security crisis.” However, he issued a clear caveat: this “openness has to translate to concrete action.”
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Moore went on to commend President Bola Tinubu’s administration “for rescuing the 100 innocent and precious Catholic school children.” He asserted that the successful release of the abductees “is a positive demonstration of the government’s increasing response to the security situation and shows commitment to the emergency declaration laid out by President Tinubu.”
Reflecting on the overall engagement, Moore expressed optimism: “The US’ sense of urgency on our concerns was positively received. I feel that a cooperative security framework is within sight. The now established joint task force between Nigeria and the US is a great example.”
He concluded on a hopeful note, stating, “There is much work still to be done, but things are moving in the right direction. I look forward to the next steps with the Nigerian government and the continued open dialogue. Peace be with you all. God bless the great people of Nigeria.”