Nigeria’s fight against terrorism has received renewed backing from the Senate, following recent military cooperation with the United States.
The endorsement was given by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday during his welcome address at the first plenary sitting of 2026 after the Christmas and New Year recess.
Akpabio’s remarks followed recent joint security actions between Nigeria and the United States, including airstrikes carried out on Christmas Day against suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State, with the cooperation of the Nigerian government.
In addition, Abuja last week hosted a plenary session of the Nigeria–United States Joint Working Group, part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral security ties and deliver measurable results for Nigerians.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the meeting marked the third high-level engagement with senior U.S. officials since November 2025, underscoring the seriousness of the partnership.
According to Idris, the collaboration reflects shared commitments to civilian protection and religious freedom, while also producing tangible operational gains. He disclosed that the United States has committed to the timely delivery of outstanding military equipment, including drones, helicopters, platforms, spare parts, and support systems procured over the past five years.
Although the Senate was on recess during the Christmas Day airstrikes and recent diplomatic engagements, Akpabio reaffirmed that Nigeria stands with its allies in confronting threats to peace and stability.
He also extended condolences to families who have lost loved ones to insecurity, stressing that security is not an abstract issue. “It is about lives, homes, and futures that must be protected”. he said.
Reflecting on developments during the recess period, the Senate President noted that despite economic pressures and security challenges, Nigerians have continued to show resilience and determination.
He added that citizens remain hopeful and vocal in their demand for leadership that listens, reforms that deliver results, and a future that rewards integrity, effort and honest labour.
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