The Nigerian government has taken a significant new step following a high-level meeting held last week between senior Nigerian officials and their counterparts from the United States.
According to sources within the federal government, the discussions focused mainly on security cooperation, counterterrorism efforts, and strengthening diplomatic relations between both countries. The US reportedly expressed readiness to increase its support to Nigeria, especially in the areas of military equipment, intelligence sharing, and training.
Government insiders said the latest move by Nigeria is part of a broader strategy aimed at improving national security, addressing insecurity in the Northeast and Northwest, and upgrading the capacity of the country’s security agencies to meet modern challenges.
A senior official also said the government hopes that the renewed collaboration with the US will bring meaningful progress in the fight against armed groups, kidnappers, and other criminal networks threatening national stability.
Further meetings between the two sides are expected soon, with a detailed action plan likely to be released in the coming weeks.