Photo: National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu on Monday held talks with a senior United States delegation led by Frank Garcia, the recently appointed US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
The move is aimed at advancing security collaborations between both countries.
The meeting, which took place in Abuja, marked Garcia’s first official visit to Nigeria since taking office on June 1, 2026.
His trip is part of a broader diplomatic mission across West Africa that includes stops in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali from July 11 to July 18.
Ribadu wrote on X, emphasising that the discussions focused on strengthening the long-standing partnership between Nigeria and the United States, particularly in the area of security cooperation.
He noted that both sides reviewed ongoing engagements under the Nigeria-US Joint Working Group and explored ways of expanding collaboration on shared security concerns.
Ribadu said that the talks reinforced the commitment of both governments to sustained dialogue and closer cooperation in addressing issues of mutual interest.
