The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, Sunday Dare, has stressed that Nigeria’s battle against terrorism cannot be fought in isolation, calling for deeper international cooperation to confront the escalating security threat.
His comments follow renewed anxiety over the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, an incident that has once again highlighted the volatile security landscape and the resilience of armed groups targeting vulnerable communities.
In a post shared on Wednesday, Dare underscored the value of Nigeria’s security alliances, particularly with the United States, noting that global partnerships remain crucial in strengthening the country’s counter-terrorism operations.
“Nigeria does not pretend it can win this war alone, nor should it have to. The strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States has been invaluable,” he wrote.
He pointed to past instances of U.S. support, recalling how American special forces provided training for Nigerian naval units during the most intense phases of the Boko Haram insurgency, including the period after the 2014 abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls.
Dare added that such collaboration continues today as the country confronts the latest abduction in Maga, reinforcing the need for sustained international engagement to combat terrorism effectively.
