Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating momentum in bilateral relations and also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership.

This was disclosed on Monday, when Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, received the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.

According to a statement by the Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the duo are looking forward to improvements in trade and investment, maritime security, counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and regional peace and security.

Enikanolaiye expressed confidence that the visit would deepen cooperation across key sectors and provide further impetus to the growing partnership between the two countries.

He highlighted the significant progress recorded through the Nigeria–United States Joint Working Group and noted ongoing preparations for the next bilateral engagement, scheduled for Washington, DC, in August 2026. He also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to addressing security challenges through enhanced law enforcement, prosecution of terrorism-related offences, improved protection of vulnerable communities, and sustained efforts to secure the Gulf of Guinea and the Lake Chad Basin.

In his remarks, Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia commended the strength of the Nigeria–United States relationship, describing Nigeria as one of America’s most important strategic partners in Africa. He noted the increasing momentum in bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, health, technology, maritime security, and counter-terrorism, consistent with the United States’ policy of expanding commercial partnerships across the continent.

The Assistant Secretary welcomed Nigeria’s leadership in enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and acknowledged the country’s growing role in promoting regional stability through the Multinational Joint Task Force. He also expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s continued cooperation on migration and security matters and reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen security institutions, promote stability, and expand economic opportunities. Demographics

Both sides agreed to maintain regular high-level consultations, intensify cooperation in areas of shared interest, and expand people-to-people exchanges. They also reaffirmed their commitment to resolving outstanding issues through constructive dialogue and to strengthening the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the United States.