United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has denied suggestions that Washington supports any plan to divide Nigeria, cautioning that separatist movements would deepen insecurity and further endanger Christian communities.
Moore made the clarification in a post on his verified X account following a visit to Nigeria, where he met with government officials, church leaders, humanitarian groups and internally displaced persons.
“I travelled to Nigeria and held multiple high-level meetings with officials, the Church, aid organisations and IDPs to better understand the persecution of Christians,” he said.
According to the lawmaker, the subject of breaking up Nigeria did not arise during his engagements. He warned that promoting separatism would worsen the situation for Christians, particularly in the North and Middle Belt regions.
Moore also stressed that weakening Nigeria’s unity would have wider security implications. “A destabilised Nigeria would embolden terrorists and make Christians less safe, not just in Nigeria but across Africa,” he said.
He pledged to continue advocating for victims of terrorism and insecurity nationwide, adding that his stance aligns with growing security cooperation between Washington and Abuja.
Moore described the newly signed US–Nigeria security agreement as a key step toward curbing violence and strengthening bilateral relations between both countries.
