Nigeria and the United States of America have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, towards strengthening collaborative efforts to tackle terrorism, insecurity and regional threats..
Speaking at the event on Tuesday, head of the US delegation Mr. Cate Dave stressed that the initiative supports strategic planning aims to bolster institutional capacity and denying terrorists safe havens. He emphasised the link between institutional development and effective counterterrorism operations.
The team leader of the Nigerian delegation, Air Vice Marshal Francis Edosa, highlighted the importance of the partnership in tackling evolving security threats across Nigeria and the broader region. He noted that priorities include support to strengthen warfighting capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and sharpen its responsiveness to ultimately restore enduring peace and normalcy across Nigeria.
Both sides stressed the need for practical outcomes, accountability and sustained collaboration to enhance security and regional stability.
Some representatives of the paramilitary organizations were present at the event.
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