Anambra ADC guber candidate hails Nigeria–U.S. security collaboration

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By Madu Obi

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the last Anambra election, Mr. John Nwosu, has commended the security partnership between Nigeria and the United States of America, describing it as a timely step towards strengthening the country’s counter-terrorism capacity.

Speaking with reporters against the backdrop of the recent announcement by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirming the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment, Nwosu said the partnership underscores the growing importance of technology-driven security architecture in modern warfare.

He noted that in the contemporary security environment, technological superiority plays a decisive role in intelligence gathering, surveillance, and operational efficiency, warning that any nation that neglects this reality places its citizens at risk.

While applauding the international collaboration, he expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as the broader approach of both the federal and state governments in addressing insecurity.

According to him, beyond foreign partnerships, Nigeria requires comprehensive structural reforms, improved intelligence coordination, enhanced accountability, and sustained investment in modern equipment and personnel training.

“The protection of lives and property is the primary constitutional responsibility of government,” he said, urging authorities at all levels to adopt more decisive and measurable strategies to restore public confidence in the nation’s security framework.

Recall that the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, had explained that the U.S. personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in advisory and training capacities, and not as combat forces.

The engagement, the DHQ stated, will involve joint training exercises and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of Nigerian troops to identify and neutralize extremist and terrorist groups.