A U.S. lawmaker has raised concerns over Nigeria’s security situation, accusing the administration of Bola Tinubu of prioritizing foreign lobbying efforts while violence against Christians continues in parts of the country.
Riley Moore, a Republican lawmaker and member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, made the remarks in a post shared on X late Wednesday.
Moore criticized the administration of Bola Tinubu, alleging that it has prioritized lobbying efforts in Washington over addressing insecurity affecting Christian communities in Nigeria.
“The Tinubu Administration is spending millions lobbying Congress while failing to adequately address the genocide Nigerian Christians face daily,” Moore wrote.
His statement came as the U.S. House Appropriations Committee advanced its annual State Department funding bill. According to Moore, the legislation includes provisions aimed at addressing religious violence and broader security concerns affecting Christian communities in Nigeria.
He added: “@HouseAppropsGOP just passed our annual State Department funding bill which takes serious steps to address this crisis.”
The bill part of the broader U.S. budgeting process covers funding for national security, the State Department, and related international programs for the 2027 fiscal year.
Nigeria has faced persistent security challenges in recent years, including insurgency, banditry, and communal clashes. While the government has repeatedly stated its commitment to tackling insecurity across all regions and groups, critics both domestic and international have continued to question the pace and effectiveness of those efforts.
Moore’s comments are likely to add to ongoing diplomatic conversations between United States and Nigeria, particularly on issues of religious freedom, human rights, and security cooperation.