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US Lawmaker Meets Nigerian Delegation Over Christian Genocide Claims

ByTitilope Adako

PublishedNovember 20, 2025

A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, met with a delegation of ten senior Nigerian government officials in Washington, DC, on Wednesday to discuss allegations of Christian persecution in the country.

Moore has been a leading voice in the US pushing allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria.

Earlier on November 7, he introduced a resolution in the House “condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and supporting President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern”.

The Nigerian delegation was led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

Other members of the team included Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, and Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede.

In his statement after tge meeting, Moore said, “The meeting allowed for a frank, honest, and productive discussion about the ongoing persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria and opportunities for strengthened cooperation and coordination between the United States and Nigeria to end the bloodshed.”

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He reminded the Nigerian officials that Trump, who once threatened to go into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing”, does not “make idle threats”.

He added, “During the meeting, Nigerian officials shared their government’s challenges and concerns regarding counterterrorism, security assistance, protection of vulnerable communities, and ongoing issues involving violence across Nigeria.

“The United States stands ready to coordinate and cooperate with Nigeria, and that, as President Trump made abundantly clear, the United States will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution,” Moore concluded.

The Nigerian government has consistently dismissed accusations of targeted attacks on Christians in the country.

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.