The United States has called on the Federal Government to step up measures aimed at protecting Christian communities across the country and ensuring the safe return of persons displaced by violence.
The call was made during a series of high-level meetings held in Abuja between US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, and top Nigerian government officials.
Garcia met with several senior officials, including the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in key areas such as security, justice sector reforms, digital development, trade, and regional stability.
The US government acknowledged efforts already being made by Nigeria through the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group
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