A member of the United States Congress, Riley Moore, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as non-compliance with conditions attached to US security assistance to Nigeria.

Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd District, made the remarks in a post shared on X on Wednesday, where he called on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take the issue into consideration when overseeing future funding allocations.

“In my view, the Tinubu administration has failed to live up to the conditions the appropriations committee placed on security assistance,” Moore wrote.

“I urge @SecRubio to take this into account in administering both FY26 and FY27 funding.”

The FY26 and FY27 references relate to the United States fiscal years, which run from October 1 to September 30 and determine future foreign assistance budgets approved by Congress.

The security support in question includes American military assistance to Nigeria through training programmes, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism cooperation, and the supply of military equipment aimed at tackling insurgency, banditry, and organised crime.

Such support from Washington is usually tied to specific conditions, including respect for human rights, accountability in the use of military aid, and measurable progress in addressing security challenges.

Moore’s latest comments add to previous criticism he has directed at the Nigerian government over insecurity, particularly attacks affecting Christian communities.

In November 2025, the lawmaker questioned how Nigeria had utilised billions of dollars in military support received from the United States while alleging that violence against Christians continued across parts of the country.

“My brothers and sisters in Christ are murdered for practising their faith and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ,” Moore had said at the time.

He warned that failure to effectively address the situation could allow terrorist groups to gain stronger footholds within Nigeria.

“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 added.

The Federal Government has consistently rejected claims that Nigeria’s security crisis amounts to targeted religious persecution. Authorities insist that the violence affects both Christians and Muslims and is largely driven by wider security and criminal challenges.

Earlier this year, the Defence Headquarters also defended ongoing military cooperation with the United States, stressing that the partnership does not compromise Nigeria’s sovereignty.

The military confirmed in February that approximately 100 US personnel and related equipment arrived in the country following bilateral engagements between both governments.

According to the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba, the collaboration was designed to strengthen Nigeria’s ability to confront emerging security threats.

Despite those assurances, Moore maintained that Nigeria’s compliance with the conditions attached to American assistance would play a significant role in determining future funding decisions.

His remarks suggest that US support programmes for Nigeria could face tighter congressional scrutiny in upcoming budget cycles.