The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening security ties with Nigeria, pledging continued support in the country’s fight against terrorism and banditry.
The U.S. said it is exploring new areas of collaboration, particularly in capacity building, intelligence sharing and joint operational planning.
The disclosure was made by the U.S. Defence Attaché in Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
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The assurance came two days after the U.S. delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria to support ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations.
According to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), which announced the delivery on its official X handle on Tuesday, the shipment underscores the enduring security partnership between the two countries.
In a statement on Thursday, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Apollonia Anele, said Moore highlighted U.S. support in key non-kinetic areas, including humanitarian assistance and troop welfare initiatives, which she noted are vital for sustaining morale and operational effectiveness in the field.
Moore also expressed appreciation for the cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between the U.S. and Nigerian armies.
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, commended the U.S. government for its consistent support and described the partnership as “enduring and strategic.”
The COAS noted that the Nigerian Army has benefited from American military professionalism and institutional expertise, adding that he and several Principal Staff Officers are alumni of renowned U.S. professional military institutions, “a testament to the depth and impact of the bilateral military relationship.”
Lieutenant General Shaibu emphasized that the Nigerian Army remains eager to leverage the U.S. Army’s extensive experience in both kinetic and non-kinetic operations, and advocated for expanded cooperation to enhance operational effectiveness, institutional capacity, doctrine development, and strategic capability.
