Tinubu approves Nigerian delegation for U.S.-Nigeria security working group
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of Nigeria’s delegation to the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group, a move aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing the country’s security challenges.
A statement by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Thursday in Abuja said National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, will lead the Nigerian team. His appointment follows recent high-level security engagements in Washington, D.C., led by the NSA.
The delegation draws members from key security and policy institutions. They include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru; Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro.
Also on the team are the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Mohammed Mohammed; and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Ms Idayat Hassan of the Office of the National Security Adviser and Mr Paul Alabi of the Embassy of Nigeria in the U.S. will serve as the secretariat.
Tinubu urged the team to work closely with their U.S. counterparts to ensure the smooth execution of all agreed areas of cooperation.
