Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Anambra 2025 election, Mr. John Chuma Nwosu, has commended the security partnership between Nigeria and the United States, describing it as a timely step toward strengthening the country’s counter-terrorism capacity.
Nwosu, an Information Technology specialist, spoke to journalists in Abuja 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 at the Bauchi Airfield.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, had disclosed in a statement that the U.S. personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in advisory and training capacities, not as combat forces. He added that all activities would be conducted under the authority and control of the Nigerian Government and in close coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
According to the DHQ, the engagement will involve joint training exercises and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of Nigerian troops to identify and neutralise extremist and terrorist groups.
Reacting to the development, 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, the former governorship candidate expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as the broader approach of both the Federal and State Governments in addressing insecurity.
He stressed that 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.
