The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that Nigeria and the United States have engaged in high-level talks to enhance military cooperation, focusing on training, joint exercises, and technical support.
In a statement issued on Monday, the DHQ revealed that the discussions took place during a visit by the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Commander, General Michael Anderson, to Abuja on February 8–9. The American commander was received by President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (retd), Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, and Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, among other senior officials.
According to the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samila Uba, the meetings served to review existing security partnerships and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Key areas of discussion included capacity building through training programs, future force development, and real-world joint exercises aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security framework.
The statement added that the talks also covered potential US support for Nigeria’s ongoing military operations, including intelligence sharing and technical advising.
During his visit, General Anderson also toured the joint US–Nigeria intelligence fusion cell, which supports Nigerian forces with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
The engagements reflect ongoing efforts to deepen defence ties between both nations in response to shared security challenges, including counterterrorism. The visit comes amid reports of a small US military deployment to Nigeria in recent weeks.
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