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Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has held talks with United States Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over counterterrorism cooperation in West Africa.
The meeting was disclosed in a post shared on 𝕏 by Secure Nigeria, a platform focused on national security issues.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the platform, the engagement further strengthened the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism across the region.
The platform stated that President Bola Tinubu appreciated the continued partnership and support of the US government under President Donald Trump.
“@officialABAT is grateful for @realDonaldTrump’s partnership and continued U.S. training and intelligence support as Nigerian forces intensify operations to dismantle terrorist networks, protect Nigerian Christians, and defend all vulnerable communities,” the statement read.
Secure Nigeria added that Africa’s largest democracy remained a key frontline ally of the United States in the battle against terrorist organisations operating within the Sahel region.
“Africa’s largest democracy isn’t wavering. Nigeria stands as a frontline U.S. partner against ISIS, Boko Haram, and rising terror threats across the Sahel,” the post added.
The platform further stated that both countries remained committed to strengthening regional security cooperation and defeating terrorism.
“This fight is winnable, and together, the U.S. and Nigeria intend to finish it,” the statement added.
The latest engagement comes months after Ribadu led a delegation of senior Nigerian government officials to Washington, DC, in November 2025 for high-level security discussions with American officials.
In December 2025, the National Security Adviser also hosted a delegation from the United States Congress in Abuja.
The delegation included Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani and Riley Moore.
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