Nigeria and the United States (U.S) have established a joint task force in renewed efforts to bring an end to the wave of insecurity faced by the country.
United States Congressman, Riley Moore announced this in a statement posted on X on Monday.
Moore noted that there was much work to be done as he raised concerns over rising terrorism and ongoing killings during a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
He said his discussions with Ribadu focused on terrorism in the North-East and the killings in the Middle Belt, describing the issues as a specific concern for President Donald Trump and himself.
Moore said the delegation and Nigerian officials examined concrete steps and actions that he believes could improve security if carried out fully.
The congressman noted, “There were concrete steps and actions discussed at length, that if fully executed, I believe will enhance security across the country for all Nigerians, disrupt and destroy terrorist organisations in the northeast and stop the killing of Christians (a specific concern for @POTUS and me) – particularly in the Middle Belt of the country.”
He also referred to the rescue of 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren, thanking the Nigerian government and President Bola Tinubu.
“I want to thank the Nigerian government and @officialABAT for rescuing the 100 innocent and precious Catholic school children.
“This is a positive demonstration of the government’s increasing response to the security situation and shows commitment to the emergency declaration laid out by President Tinubu,” he wrote.
According to Moore, the delegation and Nigerian officials examined concrete steps and actions that he believes could improve security if carried out fully.
He stated: “There were concrete steps and actions discussed at length, that if fully executed, I believe will enhance security across the country for all Nigerians, disrupt and destroy terrorist organisations in the northeast and stop the killing of Christians (a specific concern for @POTUS and me) – particularly in the Middle Belt of the country.”
The Congressman also referred to the rescue of 100 abducted Catholic school children, thanking the Nigerian government and President Bola Tinubu.
“I want to thank the Nigerian government and @officialABAT for rescuing the 100 innocent and precious Catholic school children.
“This is a positive demonstration of the government’s increasing response to the security situation and shows commitment to the emergency declaration laid out by President Tinubu,” he wrote.
He further said US concerns were “positively received” and pointed to what he described as a “now established joint task force between Nigeria and the US” as an example of cooperation.
His post read in part: “it is clear that there is an openness and willingness on the part of the Nigerian government to work with the United States to tackle these critical issues.
“Now, that openness has to translate to concrete action.There is much work still to be done, but things are moving in the right direction. I look forward to the next steps with the Nigerian government and the continued open dialogue.
“Peace be with you all. God bless the great people of Nigeria.”
