US Go Boost Nigeria Security With Intelligence, Defence Support – Presidency

Di Presidency talk say US Government don show renewed commitment to boost security partnership with Nigeria, wey go include more intelligence sharing and supply of military equipment to support counter-terrorism and counter-extremism operations across di country. Dis one follow high-level meetings wey Nigerian officials hold for Washington last week with top US Government offices to strengthen defence ties and explore new cooperation areas. Di Nigerian team, wey National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu lead, meet officials from US Congress, White House Faith Office, State Department, National Security Council, and Department of War. Other members include Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Intelligence Lt. Gen Emmanuel Undiandeye, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and two reps from Office of National Security Adviser.

Statement from Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday say di Nigerian team use di meeting take address wrong perception about Nigeria security situation and dismiss genocide claims, stressing say violence dey across religious and ethnic communities. Onanuga talk say di talks create chance to correct misconceptions, forge solution-driven partnership with US, strengthen mutual trust, and advance coordinated protection of vulnerable communities, especially for Middle Belt. US also offer humanitarian and technical support for early-warning systems. Both countries agree to start implementing non-binding cooperation framework and setup Joint Working Group for priority areas. Nigerian government confirm say e dey committed to improve civilian protection and address religious freedom concerns, urging citizens make dem dey assured as firm, urgent, and coordinated steps dey taken to secure di nation.