‘Christian Genocide’: U.S. Congress Fact-Finding Team Visits Nigeria, Meets Ribadu

National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Sunday received a United States Congressional delegation in Abuja.

Ribadu, at the meeting, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its strategic security partnership with the U.S.

Ribadu, in a post on his official X-Handle of Saturday, said the visit was a continuation of earlier engagements in Washington, D.C., aimed at advancing shared priorities.

He said the high-level visit underscored the importance both nations attach to cooperation on security and stability.

“This morning, I received a U.S. Congressional delegation on a fact-finding mission to Nigeria, following our earlier engagements in Washington, D.C., on shared security priorities.

“The discussions focused on counter-terrorism cooperation, regional stability, and strengthening the Nigeria–U.S. strategic security partnership,” he said.

According to Ribadu, the delegation included Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, Rep. Norma Torres, Rep. Scott Franklin, Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Rep. Riley Moore, alongside the U.S.

Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Richard Mills.
He expressed confidence that the meeting would translate into more robust collaboration.

“I’m optimistic this engagement will deepen trust, collaboration, and our shared commitment to peace and security,” he said.

The U.S Congress had recently launched investigation into allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria through congressional hearings.

US lawmakers, including the House Appropriations Committee and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee, commenced the hearings in November to probe claims of targeted killings by Boko Haram and Fulani militants.

It recently imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians believed to be sympathetic to terrorists.

These followed President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for religious freedom violations.

Trump had also directed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for potential counterterrorism actions in Nigeria should the Bola Tinubu administration fail to address the situation.

In response, a Nigerian delegation visited Washington to counter the genocide narrative. The government had argued that violence affects all groups.