National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has received a high-level United States delegation led by the new Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, on his first official visit to Nigeria since assuming office.
Ribadu disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday, saying the meeting was part of efforts to consolidate the gains of Nigeria’s partnership with the US.
“My meeting with them strengthened the strong and enduring Nigeria–US partnership and assessed progress of our Joint Working Group,” Ribadu stated.
According to him, both sides “restated our shared commitment to deeper dialogue, cooperation and mutual security priorities.”
The meeting comes as Nigeria and the US continue to deepen collaboration on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and regional security.
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