The United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, has stated that they have military presence in Nigeria because they were invited.
AFRICOM noted that their presence is based on respect for
Nigeria’s independence and shared interests, and is possible due to an
agreement between the two nations.
This was stated by Col Rebecca Heyse, the Director of Public
Affairs at AFRICOM, during a discussion on X Space on Tuesday.
She said that the US and Nigeria work together based on
mutual agreement, not force.
Heyse emphasized that the US and Nigeria’s partnership is
voluntary.
“Our operations and cooperation with Nigeria are based on
respect for Nigerian sovereignty. We only operate with their invitation and
under the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group framework,” she said.
Heyse added that the US will keep supporting the partnership
as long as both countries find it helpful.
“As long as there are common security concerns and the
framework still helps both nations, the US will stay committed to the
partnership,” she explained.
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