The Federal Authorities of Nigeria has stated that the cooperation with the USA authorities has strengthened operations of the Nigerian Army throughout the Northeastern area.
The Minister of Data and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammed Idris stated this collaboration can also be aimed toward guaranteeing non secular freedom and civil safety of each Nigerian.
In a press release launched by Rabiu Ibrahim, the media aide to the minister, Idris stated the Nigerian Authorities is dedicated to defending lives and restoring safety throughout the nation.
In accordance with Ibrahim, Idris made this recognized at a plenary session of the Nigeria – United States Joint Working Group to deal with the Nation of Specific Concern (CPC) designation of Nigeria, held on the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser (ONSA), on Thursday, in Abuja.
He famous that the engagement was a part of sustained efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s safety partnerships and ship tangible outcomes for residents.
The minister stated, “That is the third high-level engagement with senior United States officers since November 2025. It reveals that our partnership is energetic, critical, and centered on outcomes that matter to Nigerians.
“This bilateral partnership displays not solely our shared dedication to non secular freedom and civilian safety, but in addition a mature strategic relationship grounded in belief, candour, and shared duty,” Idris said.
He additionally famous that there have been notable operational features with the cooperation between Nigeria and the US inside a brief time frame.
“Our army and safety businesses are working intently with U.S. companions by way of intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and have strengthened ongoing operations, together with Operation Hadin Kai within the North East and Operation Fasan Yamma,” he stated.
As well as, Idris stated the US has dedicated to the well timed supply of excellent army {hardware}, together with drones, helicopters, platforms, spare components, and help methods procured over the previous 5 years, and can also be prepared to offer surplus defence tools to Nigeria.
“We wish Nigerians to know that this partnership is working. These efforts should not summary. They’re yielding outcomes, and they’ll proceed to take action,” he stated.