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Ribadu Meets US Vice President J.D. Vance, Rubio Over Counterterrorism Partnership

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Promise Odejide

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Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has met with United States Vice President J.D. Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over counterterrorism cooperation in West Africa.

The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by Secure Nigeria, a platform focused on security-related issues in the country.

Nigeria, US Strengthen Security Cooperation

According to the post, the meeting further reinforced the partnership between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism across the West African region.

The platform also stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appreciates the continued support and partnership of the US government under President Donald Trump.

“@officialABAT is grateful for @realDonaldTrump’s partnership and continued U.S. training and intelligence support as Nigerian forces intensify operations to dismantle terrorist networks, protect Nigerian Christians, and defend all vulnerable communities,” the statement read.

Nigeria Described as Key US Ally

The post described Nigeria as one of America’s frontline allies against terrorism in Africa, particularly in the battle against Boko Haram, ISIS-linked groups, and growing security threats across the Sahel region.

“Africa’s largest democracy isn’t wavering. Nigeria stands as a frontline U.S. partner against ISIS, Boko Haram, and rising terror threats across the Sahel,” the statement added.

It further stressed that both countries remain committed to defeating terrorism and strengthening regional security cooperation.

“This fight is winnable, and together, the U.S. and Nigeria intend to finish it,” the post stated.

Previous Engagements With US Officials

The latest meeting comes months after Ribadu led a delegation of senior Nigerian government officials to Washington, DC, in November 2025 for discussions with American authorities.

In December 2025, the NSA also hosted a delegation from the United States Congress in Abuja.

The delegation included senior lawmakers such as Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore.

The engagements are part of ongoing diplomatic and security discussions between both countries as concerns over terrorism and regional instability continue to grow.

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