United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in confronting terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to deepening security cooperation with Africa’s most populous nation.P
In a letter addressed to President Tinubu, Trump applauded the Nigerian leader’s determination to confront the security challenges facing the country, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities.
He said it was “a true honour” to stand alongside Nigeria in the fight against terrorism while supporting efforts to build a stronger and more prosperous nation.
The commendation was contained in a press statement issued on Wednesday by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who said the correspondence underscored the growing strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States in tackling terrorism and other transnational security threats.
According to Trump, the relationship between both countries has become increasingly significant as insecurity continues to spread across West Africa and other parts of the world.
The commendation was contained in a press statement issued on Wednesday by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who said the correspondence underscored the growing strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States in tackling terrorism and other transnational security threats.
According to Trump, the relationship between both countries has become increasingly significant as insecurity continues to spread across West Africa and other parts of the world.
He stressed that both nations share a common objective of confronting terrorism in all its forms through sustained collaboration.
The US President also highlighted the US-Nigeria 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, describing it as a solid framework for expanding military collaboration.
The US President also highlighted the US-Nigeria 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, describing it as a solid framework for expanding military collaboration.
He disclosed that the United States had deployed its elite Special Operations Forces to train personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, providing them with advanced skills, intelligence and operational support to strengthen the country’s counter-terrorism campaign and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities.
Trump expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to yield positive results, noting that he looked forward to further engagements with President Tinubu throughout his administration.
The latest endorsement comes amid expanding security ties between Abuja and Washington. In November last year, both leaders agreed to establish a Joint Working Group co-chaired by the National Security Advisers of Nigeria and the United States to coordinate intelligence sharing, military training and joint counter-terrorism operations.
One of the major outcomes of that collaboration was the coordinated offensive carried out on May 16 against ISIS hideouts in the Lake Chad region.
Trump expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to yield positive results, noting that he looked forward to further engagements with President Tinubu throughout his administration.
The latest endorsement comes amid expanding security ties between Abuja and Washington. In November last year, both leaders agreed to establish a Joint Working Group co-chaired by the National Security Advisers of Nigeria and the United States to coordinate intelligence sharing, military training and joint counter-terrorism operations.
One of the major outcomes of that collaboration was the coordinated offensive carried out on May 16 against ISIS hideouts in the Lake Chad region.
The operation reportedly resulted in the elimination of the terrorist group’s top commander, Abubakar Al-Minoki, alongside several of his senior lieutenants, dealing a significant blow to the insurgent network.
Further strengthening bilateral relations, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Frank Garcia, visited Abuja last week, where he met with senior Nigerian government officials and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to broadening cooperation with Nigeria in security, diplomacy and other areas of mutual interest.
Trump’s letter, dated July 6, 2026, concluded with an assurance that the United States would remain committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism and promote lasting peace and stability across the region.
Further strengthening bilateral relations, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Frank Garcia, visited Abuja last week, where he met with senior Nigerian government officials and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to broadening cooperation with Nigeria in security, diplomacy and other areas of mutual interest.
Trump’s letter, dated July 6, 2026, concluded with an assurance that the United States would remain committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism and promote lasting peace and stability across the region.
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