Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the has received a delegation from the United States Congress at his office in Abuja.
The visit by the delegation comes as a follow-up to high-level security talks held in Washington in November.
The delegation, led by senior members of the house included representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore.
Ribadu said Nigeria is ready to deepen cooperation with the US in the areas of counter-terrorism cooperation, regional stability, and Nigeria–US strategic security partnership.
“U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Richard Mills, also attended, reflecting the importance both nations attach to this engagement,” he wrote.
“Discussions focused on counter-terrorism cooperation, regional stability, and strengthening Nigeria–U.S. strategic security partnership.
“I’m optimistic this engagement will deepen trust, collaboration, and shared commitment to peace and security.”
Barely a week ago, United States President Donald Trump directed key lawmakers and the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, prompting a joint congressional briefing for last Tuesday.
Congressman Moore, who is in the delegation and has been leading the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, at that time wrote, “President Trump asked me and @HouseAppropsGOP to investigate the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
“As part of this investigation, the committee is hosting a roundtable to continue building on the work we’ve done so far.
“We will never turn a blind eye to our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffer for their faith.”
In a separate post last Monday night, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee also announced the president’s instruction, stating that several senior lawmakers would lead the inquiry.
The House Appropriations Committee said that on Tuesday (today), Rep Mario Diaz-Balart, who is the Chair of the National Security & Department of State, and member of the Defense subcommittee, alongside Robert Aderholt, who is the Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Rep Riley Moore, will lead a roundtable meeting on the matter.
“@POTUS directed Appropriators to examine the deadly persecution of Christians in Nigeria,” the House Appropriations Committee wrote.
“Tomorrow, @MarioDB @Robert_Aderholt @RileyMooreWV will lead a joint roundtable with @HouseForeignGOP @FinancialCmte, and expert witnesses to discuss protecting faith communities worldwide.”
In October 2025, President Trump re-designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” in response to alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” Trump posted to Truth Social. “Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” — But that is the least of it,” he posted.
However, the Nigerian government has repeatedly denied such claims, insisting that insecurity in the country is not targeted at a particular religious group.
