Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation in the face of growing regional and global threats.
This followed a meeting in Abuja on Thursday between the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr., at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House.
The talks centred on strengthening collaboration in counterterrorism, defence procurement, intelligence sharing, and military training. Minister Abubakar commended the U.S. for its continued support in building the capacity of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, noting that such cooperation has been crucial in addressing the country’s security challenges.
Ambassador Mills reiterated Washington’s readiness to work closely with Nigeria in tackling the increasingly complex threats in the West African subregion. Both sides agreed to leverage existing bilateral frameworks and upcoming high-level consultations to develop coordinated responses.
The meeting, officials said, aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasises strong international partnerships to boost Nigeria’s defence posture and enhance its role as a regional security leader.
The renewed engagement is seen as a strategic step towards reinforcing military readiness, enhancing regional stability, and promoting shared values between the two nations.
