- US Congressional Delegation Visits Nigeria For Security Talks
- The delegation met Nigeria’s National Security Adviser for strategic talks.
- Discussions centred on counter-terrorism and strengthening bilateral partnerships.
A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, who represents Virginia’s Second District, is currently in Nigeria as part of a congressional delegation on a fact-finding mission.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Moore confirmed his arrival on Sunday in a post on his X account, stating that he was in the country “in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people.” He described his engagements in Nigeria as productive and said more details would be released soon.
“Just ending a very productive visit to Nigeria and rounds of meetings. More details to come. Happy Sunday. God is Great,” he added.
Although he did not disclose the specific purpose of his mission, the visit comes amid ongoing international discussions about allegations of Christian-targeted violence in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, later provided more clarity on the trip. In a post on X, Ribadu confirmed receiving the congressional team as part of earlier engagements held in Washington, D.C., focused on shared security priorities.
He said the visiting delegation included US lawmakers Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore. The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, also joined the meeting, underscoring the significance both countries place on the dialogue.
According to Ribadu, discussions centred on counter-terrorism cooperation, regional stability, and efforts to strengthen the strategic security partnership between Nigeria and the United States. He expressed optimism that the engagement would deepen trust and reinforce commitments to peace and security.
