United States Congressional delegation on Nigeria’s Security Crisis has applauded what it described as significant progress in Nigeria’s security landscape.
The delegation cited the successful rescue of 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren and renewed government commitments to combat terrorism and protect vulnerable communities.
The delegation, led by US Congressman Riley M. Moore, commended the Nigerian government during high-level talks with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja.
The discussions focused on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation and improving responses to violent attacks, particularly in the North-East and Middle Belt.
Moore described the engagement as “productive and positive,” noting that the meeting produced concrete action plans aimed at enhancing national security.
“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 North-East, and stop the killing of Christians,” he said.
The US lawmaker also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerian security agencies for the recent successful rescue of 100 Catholic schoolchildren, calling the operation “a positive demonstration of the government’s increasing response to the security situation.”
He emphasized that the rescue reflects the administration’s commitment to the emergency security declaration issued by the President.
According to Moore, Nigerian officials showed clear readiness to deepen security cooperation with the United States, adding that American concerns about urgency and escalation were “positively received.”
While expressing optimism, Moore urged Nigerian authorities to maintain momentum:
“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.” He said.
