By Gloria Ikibah
The Government of Nigeria and United States have taken fresh steps toward reinforcing their longstanding diplomatic partnership through a high-level virtual exchange between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau.
In the wide-ranging session, both parties affirmed shared interests across several key sectors including energy, technology, trade, human capacity development, security cooperation, freedom of belief, and orderly migration frameworks.
Ambassador Tuggar underscored Nigeria’s intention to work closely with the new U.S. administration, expressing optimism about a renewed era of cooperation that delivers mutual benefit.
He spotlighted Nigeria’s Technical Aide Corps (TAC) as a model for structured international service and skill exchange, offering an alternative to irregular migration while supporting development in partner nations.
Landau, in his remarks, reaffirmed the U.S commitment to deepening relations with Nigeria, and noted the critical role the West African nation plays in regional stability and economic growth.
He pointed to commercial engagement and collaborative security efforts as central pillars of future ties.
The meeting, the first of its kind under the current American leadership, signals continuity in diplomatic engagement and sets the tone for expanded cooperation in the months ahead.