President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved the composition of Nigeria’s delegation for the US–Nigeria Security Working Group, a bilateral platform aimed at deepening collaboration on security, counterterrorism, and intelligence-sharing. The approval was confirmed on Wednesday by the Presidency, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to regional and international security cooperation.
The US–Nigeria Security Working Group was established to enhance joint operations against terrorism, transnational crime, arms smuggling, and other security threats affecting both nations and the West African region. The platform also facilitates knowledge exchange on policing reforms, strategic intelligence, and capacity building for counterinsurgency operations.
With this latest approval, Nigeria demonstrates its readiness to actively participate in initiatives that address the growing challenges of insurgency, banditry, and violent extremism in the country. The group also provides a forum for coordinated planning and resource sharing between Nigerian security agencies and their American counterparts.
While the Presidency has not publicly disclosed all names in the delegation, sources indicate that senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are included. The team will be led by a senior government official designated by the Office of the National Security Adviser.
The delegation is expected to engage in regular meetings, joint operations planning, and strategic consultations with US security counterparts to tackle shared security threats.
Experts say the approval of Nigeria’s team underscores the country’s strategic priorities in enhancing regional stability. With the rise in insurgent attacks in the Northeast, kidnappings in the North-West, and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, stronger collaboration with the United States is seen as essential to achieving sustained peace.
A security analyst noted, “This initiative will not only improve Nigeria’s intelligence capabilities but also strengthen operational collaboration with the US, allowing both countries to respond effectively to cross-border terrorism and other security challenges.”
The US–Nigeria Security Working Group is also anticipated to foster stronger diplomatic ties, reinforcing mutual trust and long-term cooperation between the two nations on security matters.
President Tinubu’s approval is viewed as a reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity through international collaboration while ensuring that domestic security agencies are empowered to protect citizens effectively.
In a statement from the Presidency, officials emphasized that “Nigeria remains committed to partnerships that enhance our national security, protect lives, and strengthen regional stability.”
