President Trump and the US Congress have united to end Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that a member of the United States Congress, Rep. Barry Moore, has declared that President Donald Trump and lawmakers from both political parties are “united and serious” about ending the ongoing violence targeted at Christians in Nigeria.
Moore made the remarks after a closed-door meeting with a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Washington, D.C. The meeting, part of Nigeria’s official visit to the U.S. capital, focused on escalating insecurity, the alleged persecution of Christians, and strengthening counterterrorism cooperation.
According to a statement on his official website, Moore said:
“The Nigerian government has the chance to strengthen and deepen its relationship with the United States. President Trump and Congress are united and serious in our resolve to end the violence against Christians and disrupt and destroy terrorist groups within Nigeria. I urge the Nigerians to work with us in cooperation and coordination on this critical issue.”
He described the engagement with Ribadu’s delegation as “frank, honest, and productive,” noting that it highlighted the severity of Nigeria’s security breakdown—particularly in the Northeast and Middle Belt.
Nigeria Highlights Security Realities, Requests Stronger U.S. Support
During the meeting, Ribadu and other senior Nigerian officials outlined the threats the country is battling, including:
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Renewed attacks by Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other extremist groups
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Widespread banditry and militia violence
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Shortages in security equipment and intelligence
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Increasingly vulnerable Christian and rural communities
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The need for enhanced U.S. backing in counterterrorism, training, and intelligence sharing
The delegation reaffirmed ongoing reforms but admitted that Nigeria urgently requires deeper international cooperation to stabilize affected regions.
U.S. Demands “Tangible Steps” to Protect Christians
Rep. Moore emphasized that the United States will not turn a blind eye to the violence affecting Christian communities. He insisted that President Trump remains firm in addressing global religious persecution, particularly against Christians.
“I made it crystal clear that the United States must see tangible steps to ensure that Christians are not subject to violence, persecution, displacement, and death simply for believing in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Moore said.
He added that Nigeria now has a critical opportunity to strengthen its strategic relationship with the U.S., but only if it demonstrates measurable progress in tackling terrorism and upholding human rights.
What You Should Know
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In October, President Trump publicly threatened possible military action against Nigeria, accusing the Tinubu administration of allowing widespread killings of Christians.
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U.S. House Appropriations leaders backed Trump’s position, describing Nigeria as “the most dangerous nation on Earth to follow Christ.”
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Earlier this month, reports indicated that the U.S. military developed contingency plans for potential operations in Nigeria following Trump’s directive.
The latest meeting marks a significant escalation in U.S.–Nigeria diplomatic engagement as Washington reassesses its global security priorities and signals a tougher stance on religious persecution worldwide.