United States, US lawmaker representing the Virginia’s Second District in the House of Congress, Riley Moore is currently in Nigeria.
The lawmaker, who revealed this on Sunday via a post on his official X handle said he came into the country on behalf of American people.
Riley Moore said, “I came to Nigeria in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people.
“Just ending a very productive visit to Nigeria and rounds of meetings. More details to come. Happy Sunday. God is Great!”
Riley Moore came alongside a United States Congressional delegation and met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja, as both countries intensify diplomatic engagement on security cooperation and rising concerns in Washington over allegations of religious persecution.
Mr Ribadu confirmed the visit in a statement on Sunday afternoon, saying he received the delegation “on a fact-finding mission to Nigeria,” following earlier engagements in Washington, D.C. on shared security priorities.
Moore did not provide specifics on his trip to Nigeria, however, it is anticipated to be regarding the curre into claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria.
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Some US legislators have maintained that Islamic radicals are targeting Christians despite the Nigerian government’s accusations of genocide against Christians.
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