Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups in Abuja, as part of the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening security cooperation between both countries in the face of terrorism, insecurity, and regional instability.
A statement by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, explains that at the inauguration, the head of the United States delegation, Mister Cate Dave, said the working groups would support strategic planning efforts designed to build stronger institutions and deny terrorists safe havens.
He stressed that effective counterterrorism operations depend largely on solid institutional capacity.
Leading the Nigerian delegation, Air Vice Marshal Francis Edosa described the partnership as timely, noting its importance in addressing evolving security threats within Nigeria and across the wider region.
Air Vice Marshal Edosa also highlighted key priorities under the initiative, including efforts to strengthen the warfighting capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and improve their responsiveness.
According to him, these measures are essential to restoring lasting peace and normalcy nationwide.
Both Nigeria and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to achieving practical results through the working groups, stressing accountability and sustained collaboration as critical to enhancing national and regional security.
