Nigeria, US Partnership Conducted With Complete Fidelity To National Sovereignty – Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has assured that the federal government’s partnership with the United States of America (USA) is conducted with complete fidelity to Nigeria’s national sovereignty.
He spoke during an official visit to the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Kayode Are, at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C.

LEADERSHIP recalls that the partnership had resulted in the deployment of US troops in Nigeria, which led to the elimination of high-profile terrorists early this year.

Musa, in a statement issued by his special assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, said the engagement focused on consolidating the longstanding bilateral defence alliance between Nigeria and the US, particularly regarding counter-terrorism operations and the modernisation of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Highlighting Nigeria’s policy of diversifying international defence partnerships while maintaining strong traditional alliances, Gen. Musa emphasised the vital role of US military technology, including advanced drone capabilities and satellite intelligence, in bolstering ongoing operational success.

He assured Nigerians that all strategic engagements are conducted with complete fidelity to Nigeria’s national sovereignty.

Kayode commended the ongoing security sector reforms under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to facilitating necessary diplomatic channels to enhance technical training, intelligence sharing, and equipment support for the military.

The statement said, “the discussions also addressed the evolving geopolitical and security environment in the Sahel, underscoring the urgent need for collaborative regional security frameworks to counter extremist threats effectively”.

General Musa afterwards inspected the Embassy’s Defence Section, where he praised the efforts of the Defence Attaché, Air Commodore Valentine Oreaki, and his staff, and encouraged personnel to maintain high standards of professionalism, discipline, and dedication in carrying out their duties for the Armed Forces and the nation.