By Ahmed Rufa’i
Nigeria and the United States have agreed to strengthen diplomatic and military cooperation, pledging closer collaboration to promote regional peace and safeguard global security.
The commitment was sealed during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, by U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mr. Richard M. Mills, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Ship House, Abuja.
According to a statement from the minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mati Ali, the talks reflected a shared resolve to “deepen diplomatic and military cooperation in pursuit of regional peace and global security.”
Both leaders reaffirmed the longstanding Nigeria–U.S. partnership, rooted in mutual respect, strategic alignment, and a joint commitment to tackling emerging threats.
Discussions focused on boosting collaboration in counterterrorism, defence procurement, intelligence sharing, and advanced military training. The Minister commended Washington’s continued support, particularly in building the capacity of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.
Acknowledging the growing complexity of security challenges in West Africa, both sides expressed readiness to adopt coordinated, practical responses through existing bilateral frameworks and upcoming high-level technical consultations.
The engagement also aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises strategic international partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s defence posture and regional leadership.
“As both nations look to the future,” Mati Ali noted, “this meeting symbolises a renewed chapter in the Nigeria–United States relationship, built on shared values, confidence, and the pursuit of lasting peace and stability for all.”
