US, Nigeria Review Security Cooperation, Efforts to Address Country of Particular Concern Designation

…discussions focused on protecting Christian communities, accountability for perpetrators

…gaps identified in reports of civilian fatalities, transparency surrounding humanitarian expenditure

Chiemelie Eze

The United States and Nigeria have reviewed progress in addressing Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), with discussions focusing on protecting Christian communities, strengthening accountability for perpetrators of violence and deepening military-to-military cooperation.

The second session of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group (JWG) was hosted by the United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, in Washington on August 12, 2026, with a Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.