The United States has supplied critical military equipment to Nigerian security agencies, reinforcing ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism across the country.
The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in a post on X, which confirmed that U.S. forces delivered essential military supplies to Nigerian counterparts in Abuja. AFRICOM said the support is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security operations and underscores the depth of the security partnership between both countries.
The latest delivery aligns with earlier assurances by the Federal Government that the United States had reaffirmed its commitment to deepening security cooperation with Nigeria. Areas of collaboration include enhanced intelligence sharing, provision of defence equipment, and strategic support for operations against terrorist and violent extremist groups.
In November, Nigeria further advanced these efforts by sending a high-level delegation to Washington, D.C., to consolidate bilateral security ties and explore new avenues of cooperation. The delegation was led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Other members of the delegation included the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi; the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Undiandeye; the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and senior officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser.
During engagements with senior officials from the U.S. Congress, the White House Faith Office, the State Department, the National Security Council, and the Department of War, Nigerian officials dismissed allegations of genocide in the country. They stressed that violent attacks cut across religious and ethnic lines and warned that misrepresentations could further inflame tensions and distort the true nature of Nigeria’s security challenges.
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the meetings provided an opportunity to correct misconceptions about Nigeria, strengthen mutual trust, and promote a practical, solution-driven security partnership with the United States.
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According to Onanuga, both countries agreed to adopt a non-binding cooperation framework and establish a Joint Working Group to ensure coordinated implementation of agreed areas of collaboration.
He added that while Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening civilian protection measures, the United States expressed readiness to provide complementary support, including humanitarian assistance for affected communities in the Middle Belt and technical backing to improve early-warning and response systems.
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