Rep. Riley Moore, a member of the U.S. Congress, disclosed this in a post on his official X account on Monday after discussions focused on countering terrorism in the northeast and addressing the persistent killings of Christians in the Middle Belt.
Gatekeepers News reports that the engagement follows an October 2025 directive by U.S. President Donald Trump to the House Appropriations Committee—where Moore serves—to investigate allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, alongside concerns over widespread banditry and the abduction of more than 265 students in recent incidents.
Moore said he was encouraged that the dialogue with Ribadu coincided with the rescue of 100 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren from St. Mary’s School in Niger State.
“I want to thank National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, for a productive and positive conversation with the US Congressional delegation to Nigeria,” he said.
“There were concrete steps and actions discussed at length, that if fully executed, I believe will enhance security across the country for all Nigerians, disrupt and destroy terrorist organizations in the northeast and stop the killing of Christians (a specific concern for President Donald Trump and myself) – particularly in the Middle Belt of the country.”
Moore also commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the successful rescue operation, describing it as evidence of improved government response to security threats.
“I want to thank the Nigerian government and President Bola Tinubu for rescuing the 100 innocent and precious Catholic school children. This 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.”
He added that the U.S. delegation’s concerns were “positively received,” noting that the newly established joint Nigeria–U.S. security task force signals growing cooperation.
According to him, the Nigerian government has shown “openness and willingness” to collaborate with the U.S., but turning that commitment into concrete action remains the key challenge.
He stressed that while “there is much work still to be done,” he was encouraged by the progress so far.
“I look forward to the next steps with Nigerian government and the continued open dialogue. Peace be with you all. God bless the great people of Nigeria,” Moore said.
