Nigeria, US deepen defence ties to tackle terrorism, regional threats

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

PoliticsWorld / International

Nigeria, US deepen defence ties to tackle terrorism, regional threats

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, reaffirmed the country's commitment to deepening defence cooperation with the United States to combat terrorism and violent extremism. This came during a courtesy visit by US Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Oluyede acknowledged US support in training, intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism operations. Garcia recognized Nigeria's pivotal role in promoting peace and security across West Africa.

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