Ribadu Meets JD Vance, Marco Rubio Over Counterterrorism

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has held talks with the United States Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing efforts to combat terrorism across West Africa.

The meeting was disclosed in a post on 𝕏 by Secure Nigeria, a social media platform focused on security issues.

According to the platform, the engagement reinforced the partnership between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism across the region.

Secure Nigeria said President Bola Tinubu appreciated the partnership and continued support of the US government under President Donald Trump.

The post read, “@officialABAT is grateful for @realDonaldTrump’s partnership and continued U.S. training and intelligence support as Nigerian forces intensify operations to dismantle terrorist networks, protect Nigerian Christians, and defend all vulnerable communities.”

The platform added, “Africa’s largest democracy isn’t wavering. Nigeria stands as a frontline U.S. partner against ISIS, Boko Haram, and rising terror threats across the Sahel.”

Secure Nigeria said both countries remained committed to defeating terrorism and strengthening regional security cooperation.

“This fight is winnable, and together, the U.S. and Nigeria intend to finish it,” the post added.

In November 2025, Ribadu led a delegation of 10 senior Nigerian government officials to meet with US officials in Washington, DC.

In December 2025, he also received a delegation from the United States Congress in Abuja.

The delegation was led by senior members of the House and included Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore.