The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Thursday hosted the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Ship House, Abuja, to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral defence relations.
The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in counterterrorism, defence procurement, intelligence sharing, and military training. Abubakar commended the US for its continued support in building the capacity of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.
Both sides acknowledged the growing complexity of security challenges in West Africa and expressed readiness to pursue coordinated responses through existing bilateral frameworks and upcoming technical consultations.
The talks also align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises strategic international partnerships to boost Nigeria’s defence posture and regional influence.
Officials described the engagement as a reaffirmation of the longstanding Nigeria–US partnership, built on shared values and a commitment to peace and stability.
