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Nigeria reaffirms its strategic commitment to defeating banditry, terrorism and strengthening national security through deeper collaboration with the United States, as the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, hosted a high-level U.S. delegation led by Allison Hooker, for a strategic security parley.
\nThe meeting, attended by His Excellency Lateef K. K. Are, Nigerian Ambassador to the United Stares, Service Chiefs and Heads of the Intelligence Community, notably the CDS, COAS, CAS, CDI, CNS, IGP, DG-DSS, and DG NIA, underscored the growing effectiveness and professionalism of Nigeria\u2019s intelligence and security architecture in advancing regional and internal stability.
\nThe discussions focused on enhancing the fight against insurgency, strengthening community protection mechanisms and consolidating intelligence cooperation between both nations.
\nBoth delegations agreed on the importance of sustaining and deepening bilateral ties, particularly through leveraging U.S. support in key areas such as defence articles, capacity building and training, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism financing measures, and mutual legal assistance. Special emphasis was also placed on bolstering protection for vulnerable communities, including Christian communities in Northern Nigeria as part of Nigeria\u2019s broader commitment to inclusive national security.
\nObservers note that the strengthened U.S.\u2013Nigeria partnership will impact confidence in Nigeria\u2019s defence capacities and its leadership in peace and stability in the region.
\nHere are some photographs from the meeting.<\/p>\n

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