Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, met with Pete Hegseth, United States Secretary of War, over the alleged Christian genocide.

Ribadu, who is leading a high-powered delegation, met with Congressman Riley Moore.

Hegseth said DOW is working aggressively with Nigeria to end the targeted killing of Christians in the West African country.

Trump’s War Secretary made this known in a statement issued via his X handle @SecWar on Friday, November 21, 2025.

“Yesterday, I met with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor and his team to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country.

Under @POTUS leadership, DOW is working aggressively with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists.”

Nigerians react as Ribadu meets Trump's war secretary

@Mario9jaa:

Way to go! Gun-a-blazing is an overreach. Nigeria is too sophisticated for that approach and the world does not need a destabilized Nigeria. Timw for the right partnership moves.

@FemiOguntayo2:

Now YOU ARE TALKING! I trust Nuhu Ribadu to some extent. This is how you work with Govts, not by going in “gun-a-blazing”.

@KawuGarba:

Glad to see you met with the NSA Nuhu Ribadu; however, the narrative you are pushing for Christian persecution in Nigeria doesn’t reflect credible and verifiable data and facts. The terrorists we have in Nigeria don’t discriminate whether you’re Muslim or Christian; everyone is affected by their atrocities as long as you don’t subscribe to their extremist ideology.

@isaacoladipupo_:

Finally some movement on this. Been praying someone in DC would actually listen instead of just issuing the usual statements. Hope this meeting leads to real pressure (and real help) rather than another photo-op. Those kids kidnapped today need more than thoughts and prayers.

@U_Rochas:

Thank you, brother, and many thanks to President Trump and everyone who has stood , and continues to stand , with the persecuted Christians in my country. We are truly grateful.

@shuraim:

I just hope something meaningful is coming out because both Muslims and Christians are not safe in this country.

@AyanbisiAT:

Way to go! Partnership by both countries, to end the reign of terror by bad elements in Nigeria is a welcome development.

Yesterday, I met with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor and his team to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country.

Under @POTUS leadership, DOW is working aggressively with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists. pic.twitter.com/NPjh2Gcp9b

— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) November 21, 2025