By Uche Onyeali
National Security Adviser, NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has declared that the military cooperation between Nigeria and the United States of America had translated into tangible operational gains.
The NSA said this yesterday in Abuja at the inauguration of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group.
“I would like to place firmly on record Nigeria’s appreciation for the depth, quality and impact of US-Nigeria military and security cooperation.
“Since the November 2025 engagement, this cooperation has translated into tangible operational gains,” Ribadu said.
He listed some of the gains to include enhanced intelligence sharing, closer coordination between US AFRICOM and Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, as well as sustained engagement across Nigeria’s security institutions.
“It has materially strengthened our counter-terrorism posture and situational awareness across multiple theatres of operation” he said.
The NSA added that the engagements had moved decisively beyond dialogue to action and had supported improved target identification and operational fidelity.
Ribadu noted that the engagements had also strengthened joint planning and enabled effective disruption of terrorist networks and transnational criminal elements.
According to him, these efforts have resulted in the neutralisation of many terrorists, destruction of logistics hubs and the interception of key facilitators and logisticians.
He commended the US commitment to the timely delivery of outstanding articles of war such as drones, helicopters, platforms, spare parts and associated support systems procured over the last five years.
Ribadu said the cooperation had been conducted with respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty, within agreed frameworks and with clear emphasis on joint operations, accountability and the protection of civilians.
