Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau State, has arrived in the United States on a diplomatic mission to court American investors and strengthen bilateral trade, just days after a high-profile political defection shifted the landscape in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
The visit, Mutfwang’s first major international outing since his recent entry into Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), signals an aggressive push to de-risk one of the country’s most economically vital but security-challenged regions.
On Monday, Mutfwang met with U.S. Representative Riley Moore to discuss a strategic roadmap for economic cooperation and the ongoing security crisis in Northern Central Nigeria.
“It was an honour to meet with the Governor of Plateau State in Nigeria,
@CalebMutfwang, yesterday, Riley said in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter). We had a meaningful and productive conversation about deepening the ties between our two countries.
Riley pledged his commitment to assisting the Nigerian government in addressing security and economic challenges, especially regarding the persecution of Christian brothers and sisters
“God bless you, Governor, for what you do to protect Christians and other vulnerable populations in the Middle Belt,” he wrote.
Riley’s comment is coming at a crucial time when Nigeria has been designated as a Country of Particular Concern by US President Donald Trump, underscoring the importance of addressing security in bilateral cooperation.
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