Ribadu Engages U.S. Leaders on Counterterrorism Efforts

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser of Nigeria, met with U.S. Vice President and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss counterterrorism cooperation in West Africa.

The meeting, which took place in Washington D.C., focused on security issues and aimed to reinforce the partnership between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism across the region. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed appreciation for the continued support from the U.S. government.

Ribadu led a delegation of 10 senior Nigerian government officials, who engaged with U.S. officials and received a delegation from the U.S. Congress, including senior members such as Mario D.

Diaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore. The discussions emphasized Nigeria's commitment to defeating terrorism and strengthening regional security cooperation, with a focus on ongoing efforts leading up to November 2025.