United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has dismissed claims that the United States backs any plan to break up Nigeria, warning that promoting separatist agendas would deepen insecurity and expose Christian communities to greater danger.
Moore made the remarks in a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account after a visit to Nigeria, where he met with government officials, church leaders, aid organisations, and internally displaced persons.
“I have travelled to Nigeria and engaged in multiple high-level meetings with Nigerian officials, the Church, aid groups across the country, and IDPs, to get a better understanding of the rampant persecution of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore wrote.
The lawmaker said the issue of dividing Nigeria never featured in his engagements. “In my discussions, the idea of dividing the country has not come up in any serious way,” he said, cautioning that “efforts to embolden separatists hurt Christians in Nigeria, especially in the North and Middle Belt.”
Moore also warned that weakening Nigeria’s unity could have broader security implications beyond its borders. “A destabilised Nigeria would embolden terrorists and make Christians less safe in Nigeria and across the continent,” he stated.
He further pledged sustained advocacy for victims of terrorism and insecurity across the country. “I remain committed to working to save the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ and, for that matter, all Nigerians suffering from the instability wrought by terrorists throughout Nigeria,” he said.
Moore linked his comments to ongoing security cooperation between Washington and Abuja, describing the recently signed agreement between both nations as a significant step toward curbing violence and improving bilateral relations.
“The US and Nigeria have just entered into a security cooperation agreement, and that is an important step in tackling the violence in Nigeria and deepening and strengthening the bilateral relationship between our great nations,” he added.
