United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in tackling terro.rism and insecurity in Nigeria
In a letter dated July 6, 2026, Trump thanked Tinubu for his message and commended his efforts to address the country’s security challenges, especially attacks on Christian communities.
“I appreciate your decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people. I applaud your resolve to tackle the issues plaguing your nation, especially the violence affecting Christian communities, and it is a true honor to stand with you in the fight against terrorists and to make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger and more prosperous,” Trump wrote.
The US President also stressed the importance of the relationship between both countries, saying Nigeria and the United States share a common goal of defeating terrorism.
“The United States-Nigeria relationship is crucial at a time where conflict has spread across West Africa and around the world. We both share a mutual goal of confronting terrorism in all its forms, and our historic US-Nigeria 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap has established a robust framework to accomplish this feat,” he said.
Trump added that the United States had deployed its Special Operations Forces to help strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism.
“I am proud to have deployed the United States Special Operations Forces—among the most elite military units anywhere in the world—to equip the brave men and women in the Armed Forces of Nigeria with the skills, tools and intelligence they need to protect your homeland and ensure the safety and security of citizens, particularly those of faith who have been under attack. I look forward to our continued discussions over the course of my Presidency,” he wrote.
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