On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore held a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C. with a Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The talks focused on the escalating violence against Christians, the growing threat of terrorism, and the urgent need to protect vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
The Nigerian delegation included several top officials:
Bianca Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police
Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation
Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff
Lt. Gen. E.A.P. Undiendeye, Chief of Defence Intelligence Naija News The Punch Daily Post Nigeria
Congressman Moore described the meeting as “frank, honest, and productive”, noting that discussions centered on counterterrorism operations, security assistance needs, and strategies to protect communities caught in widespread violence involving Boko Haram and other extremist groups.
Moore emphasized that religious violence must stop, warning that the United States, under President Donald Trump, will not tolerate continued persecution of Christians or other forms of religiously motivated attacks. He reiterated America’s readiness to cooperate with Nigeria to strengthen security and end the bloodshed The Punch Daily Post Nigeria.
Nigeria has faced persistent challenges with terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP, alongside communal clashes that often take on religious dimensions. The meeting highlights growing international concern over the humanitarian impact of these conflicts and the need for stronger bilateral cooperation between the U.S. and Nigeria.
Sources: Naija News The Punch Daily Post Nigeria
