The Defence Headquarters says the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries.
Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while responding to questions at the Joint Security News Briefing.
Uba said the withdrawal should not be interpreted as a breakdown or termination of Nigeria’s security cooperation with the United States.
“The relationship between Nigeria and the United States remains strong, enduring and mutually beneficial,” he said.
He explained that the deployment of U.S. personnel was tied to specific operational and counter-terrorism objectives, making the drawdown part of the evolving nature of the engagement.
