The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the visit of the commander of United States Africa Command, Gen. Dagvin Anderson, has further strengthened security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.

The director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, said in a statement that the visit provided an opportunity for both countries to deepen collaboration in countering terrorist organisations threatening Nigeria, the region and global security.

He said Anderson was received by President Bola Tinubu, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the minister of defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa; the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, and other senior military and security officials.

According to him, discussions focused on shared security interests, military training, force development, real-world training opportunities and joint exercises, as well as specialised capabilities the United States can offer in support of Nigeria’s security efforts.

Mr Uba said the AFRICOM commander also visited the joint US–Nigeria intelligence fusion cell, which enhances Nigeria’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capacity and enables real-time operational results.

He added that the visit reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions through intelligence sharing and technical advisory assistance to strengthen Nigeria’s independent operational capability. 

(NAN)