UK-Nigeria Pact Sealed Against Terrorism Financing and Cyber Threats
The United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Nigeria sealed a renewed pact on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The agreement was made at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja.
Details of the Agreement
Daily Trust reported that the commitment occurred during the opening of the 4th UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue. According to Daily Trust, the arrangement is done under the renewed UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership.
The pact aims to strengthen cooperation against terrorism financing, cyber threats, disinformation, and other emerging security challenges.
Attendees at the Event
Daily Trust reports that over 20 British nationals were present when the commitment was made. The event included heads of defence and security agencies from both countries.
- Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede: Present as a service chief.
- Other Service Chiefs: Attended alongside diplomatic officials.
Daily Trust states that defence and diplomatic officials from both countries were in attendance at the Office of the National Security Adviser.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu's Remarks
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu spoke before the meeting went into a closed-door session. According to Daily Trust, Ribadu stated that the partnership had evolved into a broad strategic framework.
- Counterterrorism: Included in the scope of the new framework.
- Cybersecurity: Identified as a key area of cooperation.
- Regional Stability: Cited by Ribadu as part of the strategic evolution.
- Crisis Response: Included in the broad framework described before the session closed.
- Maritime Security: Listed among the areas covered by the partnership.
- Intelligence Cooperation: Stated as a component of the evolved strategic relationship.