Nigeria, US strengthen collaboration on CT

Nigeria and the United States of America have restated their collaboration towards Counter Terrorism efforts in Nigeria.

National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), {7 Right), Leader of the Delegation and ***the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim for the U.S. Embassy, Abuja***, ***David Greene, (7th Left) and other Senior Management Staff of NCTC, ONSA, as well as members of the US Department of State, in a group photograph***

This came as a delegation of the US Department of State led by David Greene, the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim for the U.S. Embassy, Abuja paid a visit to the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on 8 September, 2023 in Abuja.

**A cross section of attendees during the visit of the US Department of State to the NCTC, ONSA on Friday**

In his remarks, the National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) said the visit signified the strong and enduring partnership between the two nations in fight against terrorism. He added that it is through collaboration and sharing of expertise that the complex challenges posed by terrorism could be effectively addressed.

**The National Coordinator, NCTC, in a chat with the leader of the Delegation after the meeting**

“By working closely with international partners, we enhance our collective abilities to combat terrorism. Coming together, we underscore our commitment to stability and preservation of human life,” The National Coordinator stressed.

**A cross section of some of the Officials at the meeting**

Also speaking, the leader of the delegation, Mr. David Greene, who expressed gratitude to the Office of the National Security Adviser for the reception, assured of his country’s commitment to Counter Terrorism in Nigeria, with a view to ensuring a more secured and stable country.