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I was honoured to co-chair the 4th session of the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, along with my British counterpart, Jonathan Powell, held earlier today in Abuja. NIigeria's long history and ties with the United Kingdom are as strong as the commitments we have to our shared values and mutual interests. This round of the dialogue aims to deepen our existing partnerships and future prospects.

I was honoured to co-chair the 4th session of the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, along with my British counterpart, Jonathan Powell, held earlier today in Abuja. NIigeria's long history and ties with the United Kingdom are as strong as the commitments we… pic.twitter.com/7VTnaNZJOO

— Nuhu Ribadu (@NuhuRibadu) June 23, 2026

COAS JOINS TOP SECURITY LEADERS AT NIGERIA-UK SECURITY AND DEFENCE DIALOGUE

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday joined the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and other senior security stakeholders at the Fourth Nigeria-United Kingdom Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue held in Abuja. The high-level engagement, co-chaired by the National Security Adviser and the United Kingdom National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing evolving security challenges and advancing mutual strategic interests.

The enduring partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom remains a critical pillar in enhancing defence collaboration, capacity building, intelligence sharing and regional security. The Nigerian Army remains committed to working with national and international partners to strengthen security, promote stability and safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty in line with the Federal Government’s national security objectives.

It was an engaging audience with the UK National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr Jonathan Powell, at our Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday during the ongoing 4th UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership dialogue in Abuja, Nigeria.

He was accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, H.E Richard Montgomery and officers of the British High Commission, Abuja.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral security ties , intensifying collaboration in the fight against terrorism and multidimensional regional security threats, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, Assets tracing, and anticipatory intelligence.

The United Kingdom has commended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the measures are beginning to deliver visible results despite the challenges associated with their implementation.

Speaking at the 4th UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) dialogue in Abuja, UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell described Nigeria’s economic progress as a success story that demonstrates the value of difficult but necessary policy decisions.

Powell said the reforms are contributing to economic recovery and growth, adding that Nigeria’s influence on the African continent continues to expand. He described the country as an African superpower and reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Nigeria.

According to him, Nigeria remains the United Kingdom’s most important partner in Africa and plays a crucial role in promoting regional stability and addressing security challenges across the continent.

Also speaking at the event, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu stressed the Federal Government’s commitment to democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law in tackling insecurity.

Ribadu warned that emerging thre@ts such as cybercr+me, artificial intelligence misuse and illicit financial networks are reshaping the global security environment. He called for deeper international cooperation, improved intelligence-sharing and greater investment in technology to address these challenges.

He also welcomed the UK’s support in cybersecurity and information resilience, noting that collaboration between both countries has expanded significantly since the launch of the UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership in 2022.

According to Ribadu, the partnership has strengthened cooperation in areas including counterterr%rism, cybersecurity, maritime security, crisis response and intelligence sharing, while improving Nigeria’s institutional and operational capabilities.

madridguy:
Meeting like this are fine but pampering the arrested terrorists with slots in Nigeria Army, giving them amnesty under repentant program is not a wise idea.

NIGERIA/UK STRENGTHEN DEFENCE COOPERATION

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to enhanced strategic partnership with the United Kingdom to tackle evolving security challenges.

A statement by the Special Adviser Media to the Minister of Defence,Leah Katung-Babatundu says, General Musa gave the assurance at the Ship House, Abuja, while receiving the UK National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell and his delegation in Nigeria for the 4th UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) Dialogue.

During the high-level engagement, General Musa emphasised the importance of deepening bilateral ties, particularly in the critical areas of counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and regional stability.

A very warm welcome to Nigeria, Lt Gen Sir Charlie Collins!

The UK stands with Nigeria to strengthen security, counter threats, and foster regional stability.

Stronger together #UKNGPartnership 🇬🇧🇳🇬 https://t.co/3g8kEHKaWm pic.twitter.com/Y9BG1kRoyL

— UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬 (@UKinNigeria) June 23, 2026

naptu2:
Nuhu Ribadu @NuhuRibadu

I was honoured to co-chair the 4th session of the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, along with my British counterpart, Jonathan Powell, held earlier today in Abuja. NIigeria's long history and ties with the United Kingdom are as strong as the commitments we… pic.twitter.com/7VTnaNZJOO

— Nuhu Ribadu (@NuhuRibadu) June 23, 2026

naptu2:
Nuhu Ribadu @NuhuRibadu

I was honoured to co-chair the 4th session of the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, along with my British counterpart, Jonathan Powell, held earlier today in Abuja. NIigeria's long history and ties with the United Kingdom are as strong as the commitments we… pic.twitter.com/7VTnaNZJOO

— Nuhu Ribadu (@NuhuRibadu) June 23, 2026

naptu2:
Nuhu Ribadu @NuhuRibadu

I was honoured to co-chair the 4th session of the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, along with my British counterpart, Jonathan Powell, held earlier today in Abuja. NIigeria's long history and ties with the United Kingdom are as strong as the commitments we… pic.twitter.com/7VTnaNZJOO

— Nuhu Ribadu (@NuhuRibadu) June 23, 2026

sirchim:
Meeting after meeting, at the end of it all, no results.

Maxymilliano:
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why he delegated some members of the party to respond to questions posed to him.
According to the former Lagos Governor, he adopted the delegation method “to show team-ship”.

Tinubu spoke at the Chatham House lecture titled: ‘Nigeria’s 2023 elections: In conversation with Bola Ahmed Tinubu’, monitored by The Nation.

At the lecture, Tinubu after his opening remarks, assigned Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai to speak on how his (Tinubu-led) government would address insecurity and asked the Director of Strategic Communication of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Aleke, to respond to the question on oil theft.

https://thenationonlineng.net/why-i-delegated-el-rufai-ayade-others-to-answer-questions-at-chatham-house-tinubu/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1670262252

sirchim:
Meeting after meeting, at the end of it all, no results.

madridguy:
Meeting like this are fine but pampering the arrested terrorists with slots in Nigeria Army, giving them amnesty under repentant program is not a wise idea.

Ibehchizzy:
Terrorist sympathizer