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United States Congressman Riley M. Moore says Washington expects “tangible steps’’ from the Nigerian government to end what he described as ongoing violence, persecution, and terror attacks targeted at Christians across the country.

Moore disclosed this after what he called a “frank, honest, and productive’’ engagement with senior Nigerian government officials in Washington, focusing on insecurity, terrorism, and the rising wave of attacks blamed on Boko Haram, ISWAP, and armed Fulani militants.

According to him, the U.S. government under President Donald Trump and with the backing of Congress is united in its resolve to see meaningful action that protects Christian communities, especially in Nigeria’s Northeast and Middle Belt.

“I made it crystal clear that the United States must see tangible steps to ensure that Christians are not subject to violence, persecution, displacement, and death simply for believing in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Moore said.

He stressed that Washington is willing to deepen cooperation with Nigeria on counterterrorism but warned that progress depends on Abuja’s readiness to demonstrate seriousness on the matter.

“We stand ready to work cooperatively with the Nigerians to help their nation combat the terrorism perpetrated by Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Fulani militants. The Nigerian government has the chance to strengthen and deepen its relationship with the United States… I urge the Nigerians to work with us in cooperation and coordination on this critical issue,” Congressman Moore said.

The meeting was attended by a high-powered Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Other members included Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Bianca Ojukwu; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt. Gen. E.A.P. Undiendeye; and senior officials from the Office of the NSA and the Nigerian Embassy in Washington.

The discussions are expected to continue as both countries evaluate possible areas of cooperation in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and the protection of vulnerable communities.