NIGERIA, US ON STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP
In a bid to deepen inter-military cooperation and strengthen counter-terrorism between Nigeria and the United States of America, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, alongside top military officials, have concluded a high-level bilateral engagement with United States authorities in Washington, D.C.
Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Defence, Leah Katung Babatunde, states that the engagement serves as a direct continuation of the United States–Nigeria Joint Working Group Defence Bilateral Talks, focusing on shared security architecture, intelligence collaboration, and operational synergies.
The Nigerian delegation held robust discussions with senior cabinet officials of the U.S. Department of State. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and Allison Hooker, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, reviewed actionable progress and strategic frameworks following Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to sustained dialogue, mutual respect, and strategic alliance in combating global and regional threats.
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