Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, met with his US counterpart to discuss security cooperation.

According to a White House statement, Mr Ribadu’s meeting with Jake Sullivan, the US NSA, was focused on efforts to counter terrorism in West Africa, and the importance of respect for human rights.

The duo also talked about strengthening democratic institutions and good governance across Africa.

Mr Sullivan reiterated President Biden’s commitment to Africa and underscored the strength of the US-Nigeria relationship, including welcoming Nigeria’s strong leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Nigeria, since the coup in Niger, has continuously received commendation from the West for its strong stance against the coup and insistence on a return to democracy.

Mr Sullivan also raised areas where the US and Nigeria share interests, particularly in supporting peace and stability in countries that have recently experienced political transitions.

Both countries agreed to maintain close coordination and continue to deepen their partnership to advance shared interests.

Mr Ribadu’s visit is happening at a time when several security challenges and activities are being reported all over the country including kidnappings in the capital city, Abuja.

He also met with Acting Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland to discuss security corporation as well.

Part of their conversation included Nigeria’s efforts to support regional stability in West Africa, the importance of protecting civilians, safeguarding human rights, and promoting accountability and transparency in the aftermath of security operations.

Babzrockman:
Well done Ribadu

seguno2:


What exactly has he done for the praise? Have you seen the impact

nazicartel:
Who made a police man National security adviser ?

Merchant247:

All the military men you made NSA, what did they do?

nazicartel:
Who made a police man National security adviser ?

BondRiv:
There is an air of unseriousness in tackling insecurity in this country.

Flashback: How Bola Tinubu spoke highly of Buhari in 2015, named PDP ‘Poverty Development Party

National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu had during the presidential campaign in 2015, referred to President Muhammadu Buhari as the only solution for the security and economic challenges facing Nigeria.

During a mega presidential rally, the former governor of Lagos State recalled how some powerful nations in the world returned to army generals when they were challenged, saying “Major General Buhari would revive Nigeria’s economy”.

He named the current opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP as the “Poverty Development Party saying they had nothing to offer.

His words at the time were; “Every nation has a period of their own challenges, when America was challenged, they turned to one great man, their ex-military general, General Eisenhower. When the French were challenged, they turned to their general, Charles de Gaulle.

“When Britain was challenged, they turned to their general. Today, Nigeria is economically and physically challenged so we turn to General Muhammadu Buhari. He is the right man for the job. If you talk about military experience, he has it abundantly, he has courage, simplicity, he has it abundantly.

“If you talk about great determination, a combination of vision and ability to perform, honesty and integrity, he has it abundantly.

https://dailypost.ng/2021/09/01/flashback-how-bola-tinubu-spoke-highly-of-buhari-in-2015-named-pdp-poverty-development-party/

Merchant247:

All the military men you made NSA, what did they do?
Ribadu as an expolice officer has an integrity than all those millatary men