US Lawmaker Riley Moore Sent by Trump Lands in Nigeria, Speaks

• A US lawmaker, Riley Moore, confirmed he had completed a visit to Nigeria on December 7, 2025
• Moore said he travelled on behalf of President Donald Trump and the American people
• He described his meetings in Nigeria as productive and promised to share more details soon

Riley Moore, a United States lawmaker, announced on December 7, 2025, that he had completed a visit to Nigeria.

Moore, who said he was sent by President Donald Trump, shared details of his trip in a post on X.

He wrote:

“I came to Nigeria in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people.

“Just ending a very productive visit to Nigeria and rounds of meetings. More details to come. Happy Sunday. God is Great!”

Moore stated that his time in Nigeria involved several meetings, which he described as productive. He did not provide further specifics but promised that more information would follow.

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See the X post below:

Message of faith and diplomacy

In his message, Moore linked his visit to both faith and diplomacy, saying he came “in the name of the Lord” and also on behalf of the American people. His remarks suggested that the trip carried both spiritual and political significance.

While Moore confirmed the conclusion of his visit, he indicated that additional updates would be shared later. His statement highlighted optimism about the outcomes of his meetings in Nigeria.

Who is Riley Moore?

Riley Moore is a Republican politician from West Virginia who rose through state and national politics.

Riley McGowan Moore, born on July 1, 1980, in Morgantown, West Virginia, built a career shaped by both family legacy and public service.

He is the grandson of former Governor Arch Moore and nephew of Senator Shelley Moore Capito, placing him within a prominent political family. Moore earned a BA from George Mason University in 2005 and an MA from the National Defense University in 2011.

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His early career included work as staff for the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs between 2007 and 2013, followed by a role as Vice President at the Podesta Group lobbying firm. He entered elected office as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2017 to 2019.

Later, he served as the 25th Treasurer of West Virginia from 2021 to 2025. In January 2025, Moore assumed office as U.S. Representative for West Virginia’s 2nd district

US government team lands in Nigeria after Trump’s threat

Legit.ng earlier reported that a team of United States lawmakers arrived in Nigeria on December 7, following recent warnings from President Donald Trump over alleged religious persecution in the country.

The Nigerian government confirmed the visit, describing it as part of ongoing security and diplomatic engagements between both nations.

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced the arrival of the delegation in a post on Facebook. According to Ribadu, talks between the Nigerian government and the U.S. delegation centred on counter-terrorism cooperation, regional stability, and strengthening the Nigeria–U.S. strategic security partnership.

Source: Legit.ng