The Nigerian presidency has lauded the strengthening security cooperation between President Bola Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump, with both leaders expected to meet soon to discuss Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency.
In a post on X, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said the two leaders share a common front in combating terrorism and extremism.
“Both President @officialABAT and President @realDonaldTrump have shared interest in the fight against insurgency and all forms of terrorism against humanity,” Bwala wrote.
He credited Trump for authorising the sale of arms to Nigeria during his first term, adding that Tinubu’s administration has since put those assets to effective use in counterterrorism operations.
“President Trump assisted Nigeria by approving the sale of arms, and President Tinubu has adequately utilised that opportunity in the fight against terrorism, for which we have massive results to show,” he added.
Bwala also hinted that both leaders would address any lingering differences regarding whether terrorist groups in Nigeria specifically target Christians or all faiths. “The differences, if they exist, would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in the State House or the White House,” he said.
Meanwhile, Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga cautioned against recent developments in the United States, which he described as “an orchestrated game.” He said President Tinubu had already anticipated such political manoeuvres and acted proactively by charging Nigeria’s new service chiefs to deliver results.
Quoting the President’s directives, Onanuga wrote, “President Bola Tinubu was well ahead of the orchestrated game unfolding in America as he told the new service chiefs on Thursday what Nigerians expect of them. No more excuses. Nigerians want results.”
During his address to the service chiefs, Tinubu emphasised the evolving nature of security challenges across the country, warning against the rise of new armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the South.
“Security threats are constantly evolving, constantly mutating. We must not allow these new threats to fester. We must be decisive and proactive. Let us smash the new snakes right in the head,” he declared.
He urged the military to adopt innovative and technology-driven strategies, stressing that the time for excuses was over. “Nigerians expect results, not excuses. We cannot allow the crisis that began in 2009 to persist any longer,” Tinubu said.
The President also assured the new service chiefs of his full backing, pledging to provide all necessary support to secure the nation.
