US Commits Military Hardware, Helicopters, Drones To Strengthen Nigeria’s Counter-Terror Efforts
The United States has made commitment to the federal government on the timely delivery of outstanding military equipment, including drones, helicopters, platforms, spare parts, and support systems procured over the past five years.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing the press on the outcome of the plenary session of the Nigeria – United States Joint Working Group to address the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation of Nigeria, held in Abuja at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
He said the engagement, which was co-chaired by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, was part of sustained efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security partnerships and deliver tangible results for citizens.
Idris disclosed that the Americans expressed readiness to provide surplus defence equipment to Nigeria.
“We want Nigerians to know that this partnership is working. These efforts are not abstract. They are yielding results, and they will continue to do so,” he stated.
Also at the plenary, the US government vowed commitment towards protecting lives, ensuring religious freedom and restoring security across the country.
Idris said: “This is the third high-level engagement with senior United States officials since November 2025. It shows that our partnership is active, serious, and focused on outcomes that matter to Nigerians.
