United States Congressman Riley Moore has said “much work still to be done” as he raised concerns over rising terrorism and ongoing killings during a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
In a statement posted on X on Monday, Moore said the discussions focused on terrorism in the North-East and the killings in the Middle Belt, describing the issues as a specific concern for President Donald Trump and himself.
Moore said the delegation and Nigerian officials examined concrete steps and actions that he believes could improve security if carried out fully.
The congressman noted, “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 organisations in the northeast and stop the killing of Christians (a specific concern for @POTUS and me) – particularly in the Middle Belt of the country.”
He also referred to the rescue of 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren, thanking the Nigerian government and President Bola Tinubu.
“I want to thank the Nigerian government and @officialABAT 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 wrote.
The congressman said US concerns were “positively received” and pointed to what he described as a “now established joint task force between Nigeria and the US” as an example of cooperation.
However, he added that “It is clear that there is an openness and willingness on the part of the Nigerian government to work with the United States to tackle these critical issues.
“Now, that openness has to translate to concrete action.”
Moore further added that, “There is much work still to be done, but things are moving in the right direction. I look forward to the next steps with the Nigerian government and the continued open dialogue.”
He closed his message with, “Peace be with you all. God bless the great people of Nigeria.”
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