The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and restoring security nationwide following a plenary session of the Nigeria–United States Joint Working Group held in Abuja on Thursday.
The meeting, which addressed Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), took place at the Office of the National Security Adviser and was co-chaired by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker.
Briefing journalists, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the engagement was part of sustained efforts to strengthen security partnerships, noting that it was the third high-level meeting with senior U.S. officials since November 2025.
Idris said cooperation with the United States has yielded operational gains through intelligence sharing and coordination, strengthening ongoing military operations such as Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East and Operation Fasan Yamma.
He added that the United States has committed to the timely delivery of outstanding military equipment, including drones, helicopters, spare parts and support systems, as well as surplus defence equipment to enhance Nigeria’s security capacity.
On domestic measures, the minister recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had declared national security emergencies in vulnerable areas, authorised intensified joint operations and ordered the sustained deployment of security forces to priority locations.
Idris also disclosed that the government is strengthening early-warning systems and developing a national database to provide accurate data on deaths and casualties linked to violence, while intensifying investigations and prosecutions of terrorism-related cases.
He urged Nigerians to remain patient and supportive, assuring that ongoing security reforms are aimed at ensuring a safer country.
