A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has met with Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, during the governor’s trade and security mission to the United States.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in key areas including security, economic development and bilateral relations.
Moore described the engagement as productive and forward-looking, stressing Washington’s commitment to working with Nigeria to address shared challenges.
“It was an honour to meet with the governor of Plateau State in Nigeria, Caleb Mutfwang, yesterday,” Moore wrote on X.
“We had a meaningful and productive conversation about deepening the ties between our two countries.”
The US lawmaker said the United States remains committed to collaborating with Nigeria on security and economic issues, with particular concern for vulnerable communities.
“I remain committed to working with the Nigerian government in coordination and cooperation to address these security and economic challenges, especially the persecution our Christian brothers and sisters face,” he said.
Moore also commended Mutfwang for efforts aimed at protecting vulnerable populations in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region.
“God bless you, Governor, for what you do to protect Christians and other vulnerable populations in the Middle Belt,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Government said in a statement on Tuesday that Governor Mutfwang is in the United States on a strategic economic, development and security mission targeted at attracting investments and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
According to the statement, the governor is expected to engage with institutions such as the United States Development Finance Corporation, the United States Export-Import Bank, and senior officials of the US Department of State.
In December 2025, Moore disclosed that Nigeria and the United States were close to finalising a “strategic security framework” to tackle terrorism.
He also said on January 25 that the establishment of a US–Nigeria working group was a crucial step toward addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.