A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has spoken of his recent visit to Nigeria.
Naijaonpoint reports that the U.S. Congressional delegation had visited the West African country on a fact-finding mission to Nigeria.
The delegation included Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, Rep. Norma Torres, Rep. Scott Franklin, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, and Rep. Riley M. Moore.
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Richard Mills, accompanied the delegation on a visit to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Speaking on his visit, Riley Moore wrote on social media: “I want to thank National Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu for a productive and positive conversation with the US Congressional delegation to Nigeria.
“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 organizations in the northeast and stop the killing of Christians (a specific concern for @POTUS and myself) – particularly in the Middle Belt of the country.
“I want to thank the Nigerian government and Bola Tinubu 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.
“The US’ sense of urgency on our concerns was positively received. I feel that a cooperative security framework is within sight. The now established joint task force between Nigeria and the US is a great example.
“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.
“There is much work still to be done, but things are moving in the right direction. I look forward to the next steps with Nigerian government and the continued open dialogue.
“Peace be with you all. God bless the great people of Nigeria.”
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