Nigeria’s NSA Ribadu meets US vice-president JD Vance, Rubio on counterterrorism cooperation
Nigeria’s NSA Ribadu meets US vice-president JD Vance, Rubio on counterterrorism cooperation 
Nigeria’s national security adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has met with J.D. Vance, vice president of the United States, and Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, over counterterrorism cooperation in West Africa.
In a post on X, Secure Nigeria, a social media platform focused on security issues, stated that the meeting reinforced the partnership between Nigeria and the US in combating terrorism across the region.
The post added that President Bola Tinubu appreciates the partnership and continued support of the US government under President Donald Trump.
“@officialABAT is grateful for @realDonaldTrump’s partnership and continued U.S. training and intelligence support as Nigerian forces intensify operations to dismantle terrorist networks, protect Nigerian Christians, and defend all vulnerable communities,” the post reads.
“Africa’s largest democracy isn’t wavering. Nigeria stands as a frontline U.S. partner against ISIS, Boko Haram, and rising terror threats across the Sahel.”
The post explained that both countries remain committed to defeating terrorism and strengthening regional security cooperation.
“This fight is winnable, and together, the U.S. and Nigeria intend to finish it,” the post added.
In November 2025, Ribadu led a delegation of 10 senior Nigerian government officials to meet with US officials in Washington, DC.
In December 2025, Ribadu received a delegation in Abuja from the United States Congress.
The delegation, led by senior members of the House, included representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore.
