Nigeria’s national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Saturday hosted a delegation from the United States Congress in Abuja, following up on last month’s high-level security talks in Washington. The visiting team included lawmakers Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani and Riley Moore, alongside U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills.
Ribadu said the discussions centred on counter-terrorism cooperation, regional stability and strengthening the Nigeria–U.S. strategic security partnership. “U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Richard Mills, also attended, reflecting the importance both nations attach to this engagement,” he said, adding: “I’m optimistic this engagement will deepen trust, collaboration, and shared commitment to peace and security.”
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