The National Security Adviser, NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says the security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States has translated into tangible operational gains.
Ribadu said this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of
the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group.
“I would like to place firmly on record Nigeria’s
appreciation for the depth, quality and impact of US-Nigeria military and
security cooperation.
“Since the November 2025 engagements, this cooperation has
translated into tangible operational gains.”
He listed some of the gains to include enhanced intelligence
sharing, closer coordination between US AFRICOM and Nigeria’s Defence
Headquarters and sustained engagement across Nigeria’s security institutions.
“It has materially strengthened our counter-terrorism
posture and situational awareness across multiple theatres of operation” Ribadu
said.
The NSA said the engagements had moved decisively beyond
dialogue to action and had supported improved target identification and
operational fidelity.
He said the engagements had also strengthened joint planning
and enabled more effective disruption of terrorist networks and transnational
criminal elements.
According to him, these efforts have resulted in the
neutralisation of many terrorists, the destruction of logistics hubs, and the
interception of key facilitators and logisticians.
He commended the US commitment to the timely delivery of
outstanding articles of war such as drones, helicopters, platforms, spare
parts, and associated support systems procured over the past five years.
Ribadu said the cooperation had been conducted with respect
for Nigeria’s sovereignty, within agreed frameworks, and with a clear emphasis
on joint operations, accountability and the protection of civilians.
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