The Presidency says the United States Government is ready to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria by providing enhanced intelligence support, defence equipment, and other tools to strengthen the fight against terrorists and violent extremist groups.
Mediaplusng.com reports that this commitment follows a series of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., between a Nigerian delegation and top U.S. officials to expand security partnerships and open new areas of cooperation.
The delegation, led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, met senior officials from the U.S. Congress, State Department, National Security Council, White House Faith Office, and the Department of War. Members of the delegation include Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Intelligence Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and two officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Mediaplusng.com notes that during the meetings, the delegation strongly rejected claims of genocide in Nigeria, stressing that violent attacks cut across religious and ethnic groups. They warned that mislabeling the situation could divide citizens and distort the real security challenges.
According to a statement by Presidential Media Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the talks helped correct misconceptions about Nigeria, rebuild trust, and create a coordinated plan to protect vulnerable communities, especially in the Middle Belt. The U.S. also agreed to support humanitarian relief efforts and strengthen early-warning systems in conflict-prone areas.
Both countries now plan to activate a non-binding cooperation framework and set up a Joint Working Group to streamline security collaboration. The Nigerian delegation reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving civilian protection and maintaining national stability.
