Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends an ECOWAS meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on June 22, 2025. Olamikan Gbemiga/AP Photo
The Nigerian government said on Dec. 26 that the recent U.S. strikes on the ISIS terrorist group were part of a broader effort to ensure regional security while affirming its collaboration with the United States and other foreign partners.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism,” a spokesperson for the ministry said in a post on social media.
