Nigeria: Alleged Christian Genocide - U.S. Congressional Delegation Meets NSA in Abuja
The US delegation met with Nigeria’s NSA Ribadu to enhance counter-terrorism efforts and regional stability amid tensions from Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern.
- On Sunday, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, hosted a U.S. congressional delegation led by Mario Díaz‑Balart in Abuja, with members Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, Riley M. Moore, and Ambassador Richard Mills attending.
- After earlier talks in Washington, D.C., Nigeria and U.S. officials reviewed shared security priorities amid tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump's redesignation citing alleged violations which critics called 'Christian genocide'.
- Talks focused on counter‑terrorism cooperation, regional stability and strengthening the Nigeria–U.S. strategic security partnership, Ribadu said, aiming to enhance trust and collaboration.
- The redesignation has heightened tensions and prompted talk of potential punitive measures, including military options discussed in Washington during Ribadu's November 20 Pentagon meeting with Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War.
- With expanded diplomatic outreach, Nigeria aims to address concerns amid scrutiny and secure global partners' support, with U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills highlighting the stakes for Nigeria–U.S. security cooperation and regional stability.
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Nigeria: Alleged Christian Genocide - U.S. Congressional Delegation Meets NSA in Abuja
Abuja -- A United States Congressional delegation has met with National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja as part of intensified diplomatic engagements following renewed allegations of Christian genocide in the country.
US delegation arrives Nigeria, meets Ribadu on strategic security partnership
Sunday’s visit by the US congressional team signals continued high-level engagement and Washington’s growing interest in Nigeria’s internal security dynamics. The post US delegation arrives Nigeria, meets Ribadu on strategic security partnership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NSA Ribadu meets US congress delegation in Abuja
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Agreements must be implemented to destroy Terr0rism in Nigeria — US Lawmaker, Riley Moore - Newsy People
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It’s time for concrete action – US delegation reveals details of meeting with Nigerian govt
The United States, US Congressional delegation, who paid a strategic visit to Nigeria, aiming to assess security challenges in the nation, has revealed details of its meeting with officials of the Nigerian government.The congressional delegation arrived in Nigeria on Sunday and were hosted by the Nigerian National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu.The meeting followed the effort of both countries in intensifying diplomatic engagement on securit…
Nigeria–US Talks Yield Steps Toward Joint Security Framework
A visiting United States Congressional delegation has commended Nigeria’s recent security actions, highlighting the rescue of 100 Catholic school children and the establishment of a joint task force between both nations as signs of progress in tackling terrorism and violence. Riley Moore, a member of the delegation, described a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, as “productive and positive,” noting that concrete steps…
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