23rd November 2025, Published by Cyril
Details have emerged of a high-level meeting between US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and a Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, focusing on the rising violence against Christians in Nigeria.
The meeting, confirmed by Sean Parnell, Assistant on Public Affairs and Advisor to the Secretary of War, took place at the Pentagon on 20 November 2025. It follows US President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)” over claims of systematic killings of Christians by jihadist groups.
Nigerian Delegation Members
The delegation included:
- Bianca Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
- Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police
- Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation
- Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff
Meeting Focus and Outcomes
Parnell detailed that the discussions centered on:
- Stopping violence against Christians in Nigeria
- Combating jihadist terrorist groups in West Africa
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Secretary Hegseth reportedly stressed that Nigeria must show commitment to urgent and lasting action to protect Christians. He also conveyed the Pentagon’s intention to collaborate by, with, and through Nigeria to deter and degrade terrorist threats affecting both nations.
The meeting underscores growing international concern over religious persecution in Nigeria and highlights cooperation between Nigerian security agencies and the United States in tackling regional terrorism.
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