US Congressman visits Benue, hears Christians’ stories, says “more details coming”
American lawmaker Riley Moore, a Republican Congressman from West Virginia and one of the strongest voices in Washington against the persecution of Christians, has just concluded a week-long working visit to Nigeria.
In a short but heartfelt message posted on Sunday evening, he wrote: “I came to Nigeria in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people.
I’m rounding off a very productive Congressional visit. We held several meetings with the Nigerian government and communities on the ground, including a stop in Benue State…
More details to come. Happy Sunday. God is Great!”
The visit comes at a time when concern in the United States is growing over the daily killings, kidnappings, and destruction of churches across Nigeria’s Middle Belt and northern states. Congressman Moore, appointed personally by President Donald Trump to investigate the crisis, met with senior Nigerian officials, security chiefs, and most importantly survivors and families directly affected by the violence.
His trip included a visit to Benue State, one of the hardest-hit areas, where he listened to stories from farmers who have lost loved ones and homes to attacks widely described as targeted against Christian communities.
Since taking office, Moore has been clear: he believes Nigeria has become one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian. His visit follows the recent decision by the Trump administration to once again place Nigeria on the U.S. list of “Countries of Particular Concern” for severe violations of religious freedom.
While details of the closed-door meetings are still emerging, sources say the discussions were frank but respectful, with both sides agreeing on the need for stronger action against terrorism and better protection for vulnerable communities.
As he left Nigeria, Congressman Moore promised to brief President Trump and fellow lawmakers on what he saw and heard. Many are watching to see whether his report will lead to new U.S. support for Nigeria’s security efforts or stronger pressure on Abuja to do more.
For now, his simple Sunday message has touched many Nigerians, especially in the Christian community, who feel that for the first time in years someone in a position of power is truly listening.
More details, as he promised, will follow soon.
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