Former member of the House of Representatives, Oghene Egoh, has urged the Federal Government to deepen its security partnership with the United States to combat rising insecurity across Nigeria.

Egoh, who represented the Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency, made the call on Monday in Lagos while reacting to the growing wave of killings in parts of the country.

He said the persistent attacks in Plateau, Benue, and other states—earlier described by former U.S. President Donald Trump as “Christian genocide”—had now spread to the North-West, where Muslim communities were also being targeted.

According to Egoh, the situation underscores the urgent need for strategic collaboration between Nigeria and the U.S. in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism operations, and military training.

“The United States coming to Nigeria is a welcome development, as it will help to provide lasting solutions to insurgency, which affects both Muslims and Christians,” he said.

Egoh emphasized that the U.S. remains home to nearly half a million Nigerians, many of whom are professionals, students, and entrepreneurs contributing positively to the American economy.

He noted that the U.S. government had in the past described Nigerians as one of the most educated ethnic groups in the country, with a large number holding advanced degrees.

The former lawmaker maintained that strengthened cooperation between both nations would yield mutual benefits, particularly in restoring peace and stability in Nigeria.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s proactive approach to tackling insecurity, while urging him to sustain ongoing reforms in the defense and security sectors.

“The issue of insecurity has persisted across successive administrations and has now gone beyond normal control,” Egoh said. “With collaboration between Nigeria and the United States, banditry, insurgency, and related challenges will become things of the past.”

Egoh further called on the U.S. government to pursue diplomatic engagement and technical support rather than direct confrontation, noting that Nigeria’s sovereignty must remain respected while working toward peace and stability.