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Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, reinforcing collaborative efforts to address terrorism, insecurity and regional instability.
The announcement was made in a press release issued on Tuesday by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information.
The working groups are part of a broader framework aimed at deepening military collaboration between both nations at a time when Nigeria continues to face significant security challenges, including attacks by Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and banditry in various parts of the country.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the head of the US delegation, Cate Dave, said the initiative supports strategic planning aimed at strengthening 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, noted the importance of the partnership in tackling evolving security threats across Nigeria and the broader region.
He noted that priorities include support to strengthen the warfighting capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and to sharpen its responsiveness, ultimately restoring enduring peace and normalcy across Nigeria.
“Both sides stressed the need for practical outcomes, accountability and sustained collaboration to enhance security and regional stability,” the statement read.
PRESS RELEASE
NIGERIA AND UNITED STATES INAUGURATE DEFENCE WORKING GROUPS TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY COOPERATION
Nigeria and the United States of America have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja under the 2026 Defence Cooperation… pic.twitter.com/VEKYCp0vLx
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DHQNigeria) May 5, 2026
