Riley Moore, the U.S. Representative for Virginia’s Second District, has announced his presence in Nigeria for a series of high-level engagements. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, the lawmaker described his trip as fruitful, stating that he arrived in the country on a spiritual and diplomatic mission.
In his post, he stated:
“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! he said.”
Context of the Visit
While Moore did not disclose the specific agenda of his mission, his arrival aligns with ongoing pressure from various U.S. legislators demanding a probe into allegations of genocide against Nigerian Christians.
Conflicting Narratives
There is currently a diplomatic disagreement regarding religious safety in the region. While the Nigerian government consistently denies claims of state-sanctioned or targeted persecution, a faction of the U.S. Congress maintains that Islamic extremists are actively attacking Christian communities. Moore has been a vocal advocate for international intervention regarding these security concerns.
Further details regarding the outcomes of his discussions are expected to be released soon.