United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities.
The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, which was made public in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
In the letter, Trump disclosed that the United States had deployed its Special Operations Forces, including the elite Navy SEAL Team 6, to provide training and operational support to the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism.
He also described the growing security collaboration between both countries as a significant milestone.
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“Dear Mr President,
Thank you for your thoughtful letter. Your kind words mean a great deal to me, and I appreciate your decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people. I applaud your resolve to tackle the issues plaguing your nation, especially the violence affecting Christian communities, and it is a true honour to stand with you in the fight against terrorists and to make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger and more prosperous.
The United States-Nigeria relationship is crucial at a time when conflict has spread across West Africa and around the world. We both share a mutual goal of confronting terrorism in all its forms, and our historic US-Nigeria 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap has established a robust framework to accomplish this feat.
I am proud to have deployed the United States Special Operations Forces—among the most elite military units anywhere in the world—to equip the brave men and women in the Armed Forces of Nigeria with the skills, tools and intelligence they need to protect your homeland and ensure the safety and security of citizens, particularly those of faith who have been under attack. I look forward to our continued discussions over the course of my Presidency.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States of America.”