Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to Washington, D.C., for a meeting of the United States-Nigeria Joint Working Group on security cooperation DAILY POST has reported.
The meeting focused on Nigeria’s security situation, particularly counterterrorism operations, progress recorded in the fight against terrorism and other security threats, as well as the next steps in strengthening security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.
A bilateral defence meeting is also scheduled to hold on Thursday as both countries intensify discussions on security and defence collaboration.
The high-level engagement comes amid growing international attention on Nigeria’s security challenges and the designation of the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” by US President Donald Trump.
Members of the Nigerian delegation include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele; Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye.
The delegation is expected to use the meetings to review existing security cooperation between both countries and identify areas requiring stronger collaboration in tackling terrorism and other security threats.
The discussions are also expected to provide an opportunity for Nigeria to present its efforts and progress in addressing insecurity, while exploring additional areas of support and cooperation with the United States.
The Joint Working Group meeting is part of ongoing engagements between Abuja and Washington on security matters, particularly counterterrorism and defence cooperation.
The bilateral defence meeting scheduled for Thursday is expected to further deepen discussions on military and defence-related cooperation between the two countries.
The latest engagement comes as Nigeria continues to confront terrorism, banditry and other security challenges across parts of the country, making international cooperation an important component of the government’s broader security strategy.
