ABUJA, Nigeria – United States lawmaker Riley Moore requested a review of security funding to Nigeria on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, stating that the administration of Nigeria‘s President, Bola Tinubu, has not met the required conditions for the assistance.
Okay News reports that Riley Moore published a statement on the social media platform X directing his request to the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. “In my view, the Tinubu administration has failed to live up to the conditions the appropriations committee placed on security assistance,” Moore said. “I urge @SecRubio to take this into account in administering both FY26 and FY27 funding,” he wrote.
The funding allocations under review include United States security support to Nigeria, encompassing military training, equipment supply, intelligence cooperation and counter-terrorism assistance. The United States Congress ties this assistance to conditions including compliance with human rights standards, accountability in the use of funds and measurable progress in addressing security challenges. The fiscal years mentioned, FY26 and FY27, run from October 1 to September 30.
Moore previously criticized the Federal Government of Nigeria in November 2025, accusing authorities of failing to justify military assistance from Washington while alleging continued killings of Christians. “My brothers and sisters in Christ are murdered for practising their faith and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ,” Moore said. “If we do not address this and some terrorists take hold in Nigeria, we would have to address it one way or the other. I would like to do it cooperatively with Nigerians,” he said.
The Federal Government of Nigeria rejected claims that the country’s security challenges amount to targeted religious persecution, stating that violence affects both Christians and Muslims and is driven by broader security issues.
In February 2026, Nigeria‘s Defence Headquarters confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States personnel and associated equipment. A statement by the Director of Defence Information for Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba, said the collaboration was part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of Nigeria to combat evolving security threats.
