Riley Moore, a member of the United States House of Representatives, recently shared insights from his visit to Nigeria, where he joined a U.S. congressional delegation on a fact-finding mission.
According to reports, the delegation included Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore himself. The group was accompanied by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, as they engaged with key Nigerian officials to discuss security and governance challenges.
During the visit, the delegation met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Reflecting on the discussions, Moore expressed gratitude for the productive dialogue, noting that the talks focused on actionable steps to strengthen security across the country.
Moore emphasized that the delegation’s conversations addressed the urgent need to combat terrorist organizations in northeastern Nigeria and to protect vulnerable communities, particularly Christians in the Middle Belt region. He highlighted the progress made by the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu, including the recent rescue of 100 Catholic schoolchildren, describing it as a tangible sign of the government’s commitment to improving national security.
“The U.S. delegation’s concerns were well-received, and there appears to be a genuine willingness on Nigeria’s part to collaborate with the United States on critical security issues,” Moore said. He also praised the establishment of a joint U.S.-Nigeria task force, describing it as a promising step toward coordinated efforts to address ongoing threats.
While acknowledging that much work remains, Moore expressed optimism about the trajectory of U.S.-Nigeria cooperation and looked forward to continued engagement. “Peace be with you all. God bless the great people of Nigeria,” he concluded.
The visit underscores a growing focus on international partnerships to tackle security challenges, demonstrating a shared commitment between Nigeria and the United States to promote stability and protect citizens from violence.
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