Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Nigeria's National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, met with his US counterpart to discuss security cooperation.

According to a White House statement, Mr Ribadu's meeting with Jake Sullivan, the US NSA, was focused on efforts to counter terrorism in West Africa, and the importance of respect for human rights.

The duo also talked about strengthening democratic institutions and good governance across Africa.

Mr Sullivan reiterated President Biden's commitment to Africa and underscored the strength of the US-Nigeria relationship, including welcoming Nigeria's strong leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Nigeria, since the coup in Niger, has continuously received commendation ...