A United States lawmaker, Riley M. Moore, has accused the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu of spending millions of dollars lobbying the US Congress while allegedly failing to address worsening insecurity and violence across Nigeria.
Moore made the allegation in a series of posts on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, raising concerns about the Nigerian government’s response to security challenges and human rights issues.
The lawmaker also revealed that the US House Appropriations Committee had passed a State Department funding bill aimed at tackling insecurity and promoting human rights in Nigeria.
According to him, the proposed legislation introduces stricter conditions for US assistance to Nigeria, with a strong focus on accountability and the protection of fundamental rights.
“The Tinubu Administration is spending millions lobbying Congress while failing to adequately address the genocide Nigerian Christians face daily,” Moore stated.
He explained that the bill prioritises atrocities prevention, advancement of religious freedom, and the prosecution of armed groups, including militia factions and terrorist organisations.
Moore added that the legislation would also enforce accountability among Nigerian security agencies, provide humanitarian support, and strengthen faith-based organisations working in affected communities.
The US lawmaker disclosed that he collaborated with fellow Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart to introduce restrictions on security assistance to Nigeria unless specific conditions are met.
“In this bill, I worked with @MarioDB to restrict security assistance to Nigeria unless certain criteria are met, including effectively responding to violence and holding perpetrators accountable,” he said.
He further noted that the bill mandates Marco Rubio, in his capacity as US Secretary of State, to assess Nigeria’s compliance with the outlined requirements.
Moore stated that the legislation would place Nigeria under stricter oversight, requiring detailed reporting on how allocated funds are utilised.
“The Secretary is required to submit a plan for every dollar appropriated to Nigeria, and every dollar spent will have direct Congressional oversight,” he added.
The bill also includes provisions to address insecurity in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, particularly in Plateau and Benue states, which have experienced recurring violence.
Moore maintained that the Nigerian government has not met expectations tied to previous US security assistance, insisting that stronger accountability measures are necessary moving forward.
