The Federal Government has secured renewed commitments from the United States to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria amid rising incidents of abductions and violence across parts of the country.

This follows a series of high-level engagements between a Nigerian delegation, led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and senior U.S. officials.

During the visit, the delegation also held meetings with members of the U.S. Congress, the State Department, the National Security Council, the White House Faith Office, and the Department of War.

Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

He said the U.S. Government had pledged enhanced intelligence support, expedited processing of defence equipment requests, and the possible provision of excess defence articles to strengthen ongoing operations against terrorists and violent extremist groups.

According to the Presidency, the Nigerian delegation also refuted allegations of genocide, emphasising that violent attacks affect families across religious and ethnic lines. It warned against narratives capable of distorting realities on the ground.

Mr. Onanuga added that the U.S. expressed readiness to expand complementary support, including humanitarian assistance to affected communities in the Middle Belt and technical aid to improve early-warning systems.

Both countries agreed to immediately activate a non-binding cooperation framework and establish a Joint Working Group to coordinate all agreed security initiatives.

The delegation used the engagements to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to improving civilian protection as part of broader stabilisation efforts.

Members of the Nigerian delegation included the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi; the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; and the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye.

Others were the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun; the Director of Foreign Relations at the Office of the NSA, Amb. Ibrahim Babani; and Special Adviser to the NSA, Ms. Idayat Hassan.