Amid sweeping economic and political reforms, Nigeria appears to be gaining new diplomatic leverage as it seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the United States across key sectors.
This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, following a high-level virtual meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau.
In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar said the meeting signaled a renewed commitment between both nations to deepen ties in vital areas.
“We highlighted key areas of cooperation, including energy, technology, trade, human capital development, security, religious freedom and immigration,” Tuggar stated. “Nigeria is ready to partner with the new Trump administration to foster shared goals and enhance bilateral relations.”
The meeting marks the first significant diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States under the new U.S. administration.
Ambassador Tuggar also emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to structured migration strategies, citing the Technical Aide Corps, a government initiative that deploys skilled Nigerian professionals to assist in development projects abroad.
“These programmes provide a more organised approach to migration while benefiting both Nigeria and our international partners,” he said.
On his part, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reaffirmed the United States’ dedication to a strong and enduring relationship with Nigeria.
“We are committed to strengthening commercial ties, enhancing security collaboration, and deepening diplomatic engagements with Nigeria,” Landau said.
The virtual meeting laid the groundwork for continued collaboration on regional and global issues, setting a forward-looking tone for Nigeria-U.S. relations in the coming years.