The United States (U.S.) government has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria to support the country in its fight against terrorism and banditry.
It said that it is also exploring new areas of collaboration, particularly in capacity building, intelligence sharing and joint operational planning.
The U.S. Defence Attaché in Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The assurance came two days after the U.S. delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria to support the ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations.
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According to the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), which announced the delivery on its official X handle on Tuesday, the shipment underscored the U.S. security partnership with Nigeria.
In a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Apollonia Anele, on Thursday, Moore said that the U.S remains committed to supporting the Nigerian Army in key non-kinetic areas, including humanitarian assistance and troop welfare initiatives, which she noted are essential to sustaining morale and operational effectiveness in the field.
She expressed appreciation for the cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between the two armies.
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, commended the U.S government for its enduring partnership and sustained support to the Nigerian Army.
The COAS noted that the Nigerian Army has benefitted immensely from American military professionalism and institutional expertise.
The Army Chief said that he and several Principal Staff Officers are alumni of renowned U.S professional military institutions, “a testament to the depth and impact of the bilateral military relationship.”
The COAS emphasized that the Nigerian Army remains keen on leveraging the U.S Army’s “extensive experience in both kinetic and non-kinetic operations.”
He advocated for expanded avenues of cooperation aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, institutional capacity, doctrine development and strategic capability.
