• Says destabilised Nigeria makes Christians less safe across Africa

US Congressman Riley M. Moore warned yesterday of the danger inherent in destabilising Nigeria.

Representative Moore who was actively involved in the legislative campaign to address alleged violence against Christians in Nigeria said on his verified X account @RepRileyMoore that “a destabilised Nigeria would embolden terrorists and make Christians less safe in Nigeria and across the continent. “

He said: “I have travelled to Nigeria and engaged in multiple high-level meetings with Nigerian officials, the Church, aid groups across the country, and IDPs, to get a better understanding of the rampant persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

“In my discussions, the idea of dividing the country has not come up in any serious way.

“Efforts to embolden separatists hurts Christians in Nigeria – especially in the North and Middle Belt.

“I remain committed to working to save the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ – and for that matter, all Nigerians – suffering from the instability wrought by terrorists throughout Nigeria.

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“The US and Nigeria have just entered into a security cooperation agreement, and that is an important step in tackling the violence in Nigeria and deepening and strengthening the bilateral relationship between our great nations. God bless you all.”

In November, he introduced a House resolution to formally condemn alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria.

He was also in support of President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” advocating for U.S. diplomatic, economic, and security pressure to stop the killings.

But following Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement with US Government officials, Washington has softened its stance against Abuja.

Visits have been exchanged by officials of the two countries, opening the way for military and intelligence cooperation, including the Christmas Day missile attacks on terrorists’ camp in Sokoto State by the US.