A delegation from the United States Congress has arrived in Nigeria on a fact-finding mission amid growing concerns over insecurity and allegations of targeted attacks on Christians, issues that recently prompted former U.S President Donald Trump to re-designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.”
The visit follows earlier discussions held in Washington, D.C, where Nigerian officials and U.S. lawmakers met to address shared security priorities.
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, confirmed the development on Sunday via his verified Facebook page.
He noted that the engagement focused on strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism, promoting regional stability, and reinforcing strategic security ties between both nations.
Ribadu, who received the delegation on Sunday morning, expressed confidence that the ongoing dialogue would boost mutual trust and enhance joint efforts toward peace and security.
According to him, the visiting U.S lawmakers include Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, Rep. Norma Torres, Rep. Scott Franklin, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, and Rep. Riley M. Moore.
The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, was also present at the meeting, underscoring the significance placed on the bilateral engagement.
Ribadu emphasized that the talks reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to addressing terrorism and instability, adding that the cooperation would continue to evolve in the interest of regional peace.
