Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups in Abuja as part of the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral security collaboration.
The initiative is designed to enhance cooperation between both countries in tackling terrorism, insecurity, and broader regional instability.
According to a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the head of the U.S. delegation, Mr. Cate Dave, said the working groups would drive strategic planning efforts aimed at building stronger defence institutions and denying terrorists safe havens.
He emphasized 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 that it comes at a critical moment in addressing evolving security threats within Nigeria and across the wider region.
He outlined key priorities of the initiative, including strengthening the warfighting capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and improving their operational responsiveness.
Edosa added that these measures are vital to restoring lasting peace and stability across the country.
Both Nigeria and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to achieving practical outcomes through the working groups, stressing that accountability and sustained collaboration remain essential to enhancing national and regional security.
