By Our Correspondent

National News – US lawmaker Riley Moore, representing West Virginia’s 2nd District, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over alleged failure to comply with conditions attached to United States security assistance to Nigeria.

The issue was raised in a post on X on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, where Moore urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider the matter in upcoming funding decisions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

The funding in question includes military training, equipment support, intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism cooperation aimed at tackling insurgency, banditry and organised crime in Nigeria.

Moore argued that the Tinubu government has not sufficiently met the accountability, human rights and security performance benchmarks set by the US Congress, which form part of the conditions for continued aid.

The criticism comes amid ongoing debate over insecurity in Nigeria, where violence has affected multiple regions and both Christian and Muslim communities.

Moore has previously accused Nigerian authorities of not adequately justifying billions of dollars in US military assistance while insecurity persists.

The Nigerian government, however, maintains that the crisis is driven by broader security challenges and rejects claims of targeted religious persecution.

How the situation unfolds could influence future US-Nigeria security cooperation, as Congress reviews funding allocations for FY26 and FY27.

Analysts say the development highlights growing scrutiny of foreign aid effectiveness and compliance with conditions tied to human rights and measurable security improvements.

The US security assistance programme for Nigeria is subject to congressional oversight and periodic review, with funding cycles tied to fiscal years and performance assessments.

Conditions often include adherence to human rights standards, transparency in defence spending, and measurable progress in counter-terrorism operations.

Moore’s remarks add to growing political scrutiny in Washington over how foreign aid to African partners is utilised.

While supporters argue the cooperation strengthens regional stability, critics in Congress have increasingly called for stricter accountability measures and potential adjustments to future allocations if benchmarks are not met.

The debate continues as funding decisions approach.