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Nigeria–US Security Talks: Ribadu’s Washington Meeting with JD Vance, Top Officials Revealed

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REWRITE THIS NEWS AND THE HEADLINE. Details Of Ribadu’s Meeting With US Vice President, Vance EmergePublished May 9, 2026 at 12:35 PMBy Enioluwa Adeniyi Share: Google NewsFollow Us on Google L-R: NSA, Nuhu Ribadu and US Vice President, JD VanceL-R: NSA, Nuhu Ribadu and US Vice President, JD Vance The Presidency has explained the issues discussed by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during his three-day working visit to the United States. Naija News had earlier reports that Ribadu was in the US from May 4 to May 6, where he met senior officials of the American government. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. During the visit, Ribadu met with the United States Vice President, J.D. Vance; Acting National Security Adviser and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio; Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker; and Assistant Secretary of War, Daniel Zimmerim. The meetings focused on strengthening security and diplomatic cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. According to the Presidency, the engagements ended with a mutual commitment to deepen bilateral relations through sustained diplomatic dialogue. Onanuga said both sides also agreed to enhance defence and security cooperation, as well as ensure the effective implementation of ongoing bilateral initiatives. He said, “The meetings provided an opportunity for both sides to review the current state of Nigeria–United States relations and to further strengthen ongoing collaboration in counterterrorism, defence cooperation, intelligence sharing, regional security, economic resilience, and democratic governance. “Ribadu emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation in addressing emerging security challenges confronting West Africa and the broader Sahel region, particularly terrorism, violent extremism, transnational organised crime, and cyber threats. “The NSA noted that Nigeria remains fully committed to working with international partners in promoting peace, stability, democratic governance, and economic development across Africa. He further underscored Nigeria’s role as a regional leader and frontline state in counterterrorism efforts across the Lake Chad Basin and West Africa. “Discussions also focused on the evolving security situation in the Sahel, the need for enhanced regional cooperation, and the importance of strengthening institutional capacity to respond effectively to complex and asymmetric threats. “During his meeting with Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker at the U.S. Department of State, NSA Ribadu expressed Nigeria’s appreciation to the U.S. government for its continued support and cooperation in various sectors, particularly in security assistance, intelligence collaboration, defence capacity building, humanitarian support, and counterterrorism operations. “He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to implementing the agreed roadmap under the Nigeria–U.S. Joint Working Group (JWG), established to advance structured bilateral cooperation on strategic and security-related matters. Both sides reviewed progress under the JWG framework. “They discussed practical measures to enhance the implementation of agreed initiatives, including intelligence sharing, military cooperation, counterterrorism support, border security, strategic communications, and capacity development for Nigerian security institutions. “The discussions also highlighted the importance of maintaining regular channels of communication and strengthening institutional coordination between the two countries to address common security challenges. “The NSA also used the opportunity to brief U.S. officials on ongoing reforms and operational measures being undertaken by the Government of Nigeria to improve national security, stabilise affected communities, and address the root causes of insecurity. “He emphasised the administration’s whole-of-government approach, which combines kinetic and non-kinetic measures, including community engagement, economic development, deradicalisation initiatives, and regional partnerships. U.S. officials commended Nigeria’s continued leadership role in regional peace and security efforts and acknowledged Nigeria’s importance as a strategic partner of the United States in Africa. “Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic values, regional stability, economic cooperation, and the promotion of sustainable peace and security across West Africa and the Sahel. “Both Nigeria and the United States expressed optimism about the future of the strategic partnership. They reaffirmed their readiness to continue working closely to advance shared interests and address common global and regional challenges.”

Details have emerged on the recent diplomatic and security engagements between Nigeria and the United States involving the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during his three-day working visit to Washington, D.C.

According to the Presidency, Ribadu’s visit, which took place from May 4 to May 6, included high-level meetings with senior US officials aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in security, intelligence sharing, and regional stability.

During the visit, Ribadu met with United States Vice President JD Vance, Acting National Security Adviser and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, and Assistant Secretary of War Daniel Zimmerim.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the discussions centred on deepening cooperation in counterterrorism, defence collaboration, intelligence exchange, economic resilience, and democratic governance.

The talks also reviewed the Nigeria–US strategic partnership, with both sides reaffirming commitment to addressing evolving security threats across West Africa and the Sahel, including terrorism, violent extremism, cybercrime, and transnational organised crime.

Ribadu stressed Nigeria’s frontline role in regional counterterrorism efforts, particularly within the Lake Chad Basin, and emphasized the country’s ongoing reforms to strengthen internal security.

He also highlighted the Federal Government’s “whole-of-government” approach, combining military operations with non-kinetic strategies such as community engagement, deradicalisation programmes, and economic development initiatives.

During his engagement at the US State Department, Ribadu expressed appreciation for continued American support in defence capacity building, intelligence cooperation, humanitarian assistance, and counterterrorism operations.

Both countries also reviewed progress under the Nigeria–United States Joint Working Group, agreeing on measures to improve implementation of existing agreements in areas such as border security, intelligence coordination, and institutional capacity development.

US officials reportedly commended Nigeria’s leadership role in regional peace efforts and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to sustaining its strategic partnership with Abuja.

The two sides concluded by reaffirming shared goals of promoting democratic values, regional stability, and long-term security cooperation across Africa and beyond.

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