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NIGERIA SEEKS ENHANCED US SUPPORT IN FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY
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CapitalTimesNews / 3 weeks
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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has called for increased support from the United States in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism efforts, and military capabilities to address the country’s evolving security challenges. Director Information and Public Relations, Patience Ituke, in a statement, said Matawalle made this appeal during a meeting with Major General Garrick Harmon, the Director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). Ituke said Matawalle underscored the significance of strengthening bilateral defence relations and urged the US to expand its assistance in critical areas. “Nigeria is dedicated to promoting regional peace and security; however, we cannot achieve this alone,” Matawalle stated. “We require more robust support from the United States, particularly in intelligence sharing and capacity building, to effectively combat terrorism, insurgency, and transnational threats,” he emphasized. Matawalle’s appeal was made during a high-level meeting with Harmon, who expressed gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirmed the US commitment to supporting Nigeria’s security efforts. Harmon noted that despite the brief duration of his visit, the engagements in Nigeria have been highly productive. Ituke said both parties acknowledged their shared interests and agreed on the necessity for deeper collaboration in addressing regional security challenges.