Trump, U.S. Congress ‘United and Serious’ About Stopping Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria — Rep. Moore

United States Congressman Barry Moore says President Donald Trump and lawmakers from both parties are aligned in their determination to confront the ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria.

Moore disclosed this after a closed-door meeting in Washington, D.C., with a Nigerian government delegation led by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

The meeting formed part of the Nigerian delegation’s official visit to the U.S. capital and focused on Nigeria’s worsening security landscape, concerns about attacks targeting Christian communities, and the need for deeper cooperation between both countries.

Nigeria Presents Security Realities, Seeks Expanded U.S. Support

During the engagement, Ribadu and senior officials detailed the pressures Nigeria continues to face, including:

• Renewed attacks by Boko Haram, ISWAP and other extremist groups
• Worsening banditry and militia violence across several states
• Intelligence and equipment gaps affecting security operations
• Rising threats to rural communities and religious minorities
• The need for enhanced U.S. counterterrorism collaboration

The delegation highlighted ongoing reforms and military operations intended to stabilise the Northeast and Middle Belt, but acknowledged that international support, particularly from the United States, remains critical.

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Moore: Washington Wants Clear Progress on Protecting Christians

Congressman Moore said discussions were “frank, honest and productive,” noting that the scale of insecurity makes closer bilateral cooperation urgent.

He emphasised that both President Trump and Congress expect Nigeria to demonstrate visible steps toward protecting Christian communities and curbing extremist violence.

“I made it crystal clear that the United States must see tangible steps to ensure that Christians are not subject to violence, persecution, displacement and death simply for believing in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Moore said in a statement.

He added that the Nigerian government has a “significant opportunity” to deepen ties with Washington by showing measurable progress on security and human rights.

Context: U.S. Pressure on Nigeria Intensifies

The remarks follow a series of strong warnings from Washington over the past month. In October, President Trump openly accused the Bola Tinubu administration of failing to stop large-scale attacks on Christians and threatened potential military action.

Senior U.S. House Appropriations leaders backed Trump’s stance, describing Nigeria as “the most dangerous nation on Earth to follow Christ.” Earlier this month, U.S. defence officials reportedly drew up contingency plans for possible military action following the president’s directive.

The latest meeting suggests a tightening of U.S–Nigeria engagement as both nations weigh next steps in addressing the country’s complex security challenges.