Dare Babalola
United States Congressman Riley Moore representing the Virginia’s Second District is currently in Nigeria amid rising concerns over security and religious freedom.
The lawmaker, who made this known on Sunday via a post on his official X handle said he came into the country on behalf of American people.
He said, “I came to Nigeria in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people.
“Just ending a very productive visit to Nigeria and rounds of meetings. More details to come. Happy Sunday. God is Great!”
Although Moore did not give details of his visit to Nigeria, it may not be unconnected to the ongoing investigation into alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Despite the Nigerian government’s dental of genocide against Christians, some lawmakers in the US have insisted that the Islamic extremists are targeting Christians.
Earlier, the US House Appropriations Committee sounded the alarm over Nigeria, stating that the country is fast becoming “one of the most dangerous places on Earth to follow Christ,” citing a sharp decline in safety for Christians.
The Committee voiced these concerns in a Saturday night statement on X (formerly Twitter), signaling renewed pressure on the White House to address what US lawmakers are increasingly calling an emerging Christian genocide in Nigeria.
In its post, the Committee stated, “Nigeria is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous places on Earth to follow Christ, and as Robert Aderholt made clear in a roundtable this past week, we can’t ignore this crisis.
“Appropriators will continue to defend liberty and uphold religious freedom across the globe.”
Rep. Robert Aderholt, a senior House member and key voice on religious freedom, echoed the concerns, urging Washington to take stronger action against the ongoing violence targeting Christian communities in Nigeria and beyond.
“We must stand firmly with Nigeria’s Christian communities and all persecuted believers worldwide, and I commend our collaborative efforts to provide the President with the information needed to confront this growing tragedy,” Aderholt said.
