The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the visit of the commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), Gen. Dagvin Anderson, has further reinforced security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.
Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said in a statement that the visit provided an opportunity for both countries to deepen collaboration in countering terrorist organisations that threaten Nigeria, the region, and global security.
Gen. Anderson was received by President Bola Tinubu, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa; Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede; and other senior military and security officials. Discussions focused on shared security interests, military training, force development, real-world training opportunities, joint exercises, and specialised capabilities the United States can provide to support Nigeria’s security efforts.
The AFRICOM commander also visited the joint U.S.–Nigeria intelligence fusion cell, which enhances Nigeria’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities and enables real-time operational results.
Maj.-Gen. Uba added that the visit reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions through intelligence sharing and technical advisory assistance, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s independent operational capability.
