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U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore has expressed confidence that terrorism in Nigeria can be decisively tackled—provided the agreements reached during recent U.S.–Nigeria security talks are fully carried out.
Moore shared this assurance following a closed-door meeting between a visiting U.S. Congressional delegation and Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The discussions focused on strengthening security cooperation and dismantling terrorist networks, especially in the North-East.
According to the lawmaker, both countries agreed on “concrete steps and actions” that could significantly improve national security, disrupt terrorist groups operating in the region, and help end the targeted killings of Christians in the Middle Belt.
He added that the issue of religiously motivated violence has drawn the attention of the U.S. President and remains a deeply personal concern for him.
Moore also commended the Nigerian government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the rescue of 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren, describing the operation as a positive sign of the administration’s increasing responsiveness to security challenges.
He noted that the successful rescue reflects Nigeria’s seriousness in implementing the emergency security framework announced by President Tinubu.
Moore further revealed that both nations are moving closer to establishing a cooperative security structure, highlighted by the creation of a new joint task force between Nigeria and the United States—an indication of deepening partnership.
“The U.S. sense of urgency was well received, and I believe a framework for cooperation is now within reach,” he said.
While acknowledging that significant work still lies ahead, Moore praised the Nigerian government’s openness and willingness to collaborate on issues of terrorism, insecurity, and human rights.
He emphasized, however, that genuine progress will depend on transforming goodwill into concrete action on the ground. Moore concluded by expressing optimism that ongoing engagement between both governments will continue, noting that recent developments show encouraging momentum.
