The Digest:
US Congressman Riley Moore has issued a statement rejecting claims of American support for Nigeria's breakup, warning that separatist agendas would worsen insecurity. Following a visit to Nigeria, where he met with officials and religious leaders, Moore stated that dividing the country was not a serious topic in his discussions. He argued that weakening national unity would embolden terrorists and place Christian communities, particularly in the North and Middle Belt, at greater risk. Moore linked his stance to the recent US-Nigeria security cooperation agreement.
Key Points:
- Nigerian Christian communities, already vulnerable, could face heightened danger from increased instability.
- A fragmented Nigeria would create economic chaos, disrupting trade and regional stability.
- Separatist groups would not achieve security, while federal authority could be critically weakened.
- The statement signals a US foreign policy preference for a unified Nigerian state as a security partner.
- The warning comes amid a new security pact, framing unity as essential for its success.
The lawmaker’s intervention clarifies a US strategic interest in Nigeria’s territorial integrity as a cornerstone for regional security.
Sources: Vanguard, Punch
