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Moore said, in a post on X, he travelled across Nigeria and held high-level meetings with senior government officials, church leaders, aid groups, and internally displaced people to better understand the ongoing persecution of Christians.
“In my discussions, the idea of dividing the country has not come up in any serious way,” Moore wrote.
“Efforts to embolden separatists hurts Christians in Nigeria – especially in the North and Middle Belt.”
Moore warned that “a destabilised Nigeria would embolden terrorists” and “make Christians less safe in Nigeria and across the continent.”
He noted that he remained committed to supporting efforts to protect Christians and other Nigerians affected by violence.
“I remain committed to working to save the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ – and for that matter, all Nigerians – suffering from the instability wrought by terrorists throughout Nigeria,” he wrote.
He also welcomed a new security cooperation agreement between the United States and Nigeria, calling it “an important step in tackling the violence in Nigeria and deepening and strengthening the bilateral relationship between our great nations.”
Moore recently met with Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang during the governor’s trade and security mission to the United States.
He said the discussions were productive and focused on security and economic challenges, including the protection of vulnerable groups.
In November 2025, the United States redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged violations of religious freedom.
Following the redesignation, US President Donald Trump accused Nigeria of failing to do enough to protect Christian communities and warned of possible consequences.
