The United States has pledged to ensure the timely delivery of outstanding military equipment to Nigeria, including drones, helicopters, platforms, spare parts and support systems procured over the last five years, as bilateral defence cooperation deepens.
The commitment was disclosed on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the plenary session of the Nigeria–United States Joint Working Group held at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja.
The session, co-chaired by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, focused on addressing Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation and strengthening broader security collaboration.
Idris said the US also expressed readiness to supply surplus defence equipment to Nigeria, noting that the engagement reflects ongoing efforts to reinforce security partnerships and deliver concrete benefits to citizens.
“This partnership is yielding tangible results. It is active, focused, and designed to improve the safety and well-being of Nigerians,” he said.
During the talks, the US government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria in protecting lives, safeguarding religious freedom and restoring security nationwide.
Idris described the meeting as the third high-level engagement between both countries since November 2025, underscoring the seriousness and continuity of the partnership.
He added that cooperation between Nigeria and the United States has yielded operational gains, with Nigerian security agencies working closely with US counterparts through intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity-building. These efforts, he noted, have strengthened ongoing operations, including Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East and Operation Fasan Yamma.
The Nigerian delegation at the meeting included senior government and security officials such as the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Inspector-General of Police, and heads of key ministries and agencies.
The US delegation was led by Allison Hooker and included senior officials from the Department of State, AFRICOM and other defence and security institutions, highlighting the strategic importance both countries attach to the partnership.
