I Will Not Rest Until Nigerian Christians Are Safe — US Congressman Vows After Plateau Meeting

United States Congressman Riley Moore has renewed his pledge to push for the protection of Christians in Nigeria following talks with Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, amid growing international concern over persistent killings across parts of the country.

Moore made the remarks in a post on his verified X handle after meeting the Plateau governor, a meeting that comes against the backdrop of heightened global attention on Nigeria’s security crisis. The concerns intensified after a December airstrike incident and a wave of deadly attacks on communities in Plateau, Benue, Kwara, and other parts of the Middle Belt, where dozens of civilians—many of them Christians—have been killed in recent months.

Describing the meeting as meaningful and productive, the US lawmaker said discussions focused on strengthening ties between Nigeria and the United States while confronting Nigeria’s worsening security and economi challenges. He specifically highlighted what he described as the persecution of Christians, vowing sustained engagement with Nigerian authorities to address the situation.

“I remain committed to working with the Nigerian government in coordination and cooperation to address these challenges, especially the persecution our Christian brothers and sisters face,” Moore wrote, praising Governor Mutfwang for efforts to protect vulnerable communities in Plateau State.

The congressman’s comments have sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians, with many Christians welcoming his intervention and calling for stronger international pressure to end the violence. Others, however, urged Nigerian leaders to take full responsibility for protecting citizens, insisting that insecurity should not require foreign advocacy before decisive action is taken.

As killings continue to dominate headlines from rural communities in the Middle Belt and beyond, Moore’s intervention has added fresh international spotlight to Nigeria’s security crisis, especially following the recent deployment of US troops to assist Nigerian forces in tackling banditry and insurgency in the region.

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