Nigeria’s presidency has praised the strengthening security partnership between President Bola Tinubu and US President Donald Trump, highlighting both leaders’ shared commitment to combating insurgency and terrorism.
In a post on X, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said both leaders were united in their stance against 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 said.
He credited Trump for approving the sale of arms to Nigeria during his administration, saying Tinubu’s government had made good use of that support to achieve significant gains against terrorists.
“President Trump has assisted Nigeria a lot by authorising the sale of arms to Nigeria and President Tinubu has adequately utilised the opportunity in the fight against terrorism for which we have massive results to show for it,” he added.
Bwala also revealed that Tinubu and Trump would address any “differences” regarding whether terrorists in Nigeria targeted Christians or all faiths during their expected meeting.
“The differences if they exist would be discussed and resolved by the two leaders when they meet in the coming days, either in State House or White House,” he said.
Meanwhile, Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga described recent developments in the United States as “an orchestrated game,” but said President Tinubu had already anticipated such manoeuvres and acted ahead of them with his directives to Nigeria’s new service chiefs on Thursday.
Quoting from the President’s charge to the military heads, 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, he said. Nigerians want results.”
Tinubu, in his address to the service chiefs, emphasised the need for urgency and innovation in addressing evolving security threats across Nigeria.
“Security threats are constantly evolving, constantly mutating. Of grave concern to our administration is the recent emergence of new armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the South. 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,” Tinubu declared.
He further urged the military leadership to remain “innovative, pre-emptive, and courageous,” adding: “Nigerians expect results, not excuses. Let us deploy technology where necessary. We cannot allow the crisis that began in 2009 to persist any longer.”
The President assured the new service chiefs of his full support as they take on the renewed mandate to secure the nation.
“I wish you success as you take up the challenge. I promise to provide all the support you need to get the job done,” Tinubu said.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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