In a move signaling renewed diplomatic engagement, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, held his first virtual meeting with the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, to outline key areas of strategic cooperation between the two nations.

The high-level discussion, which marks the inaugural engagement with the new Trump administration, centered on deepening collaboration across energy, technology, trade, human capital development, security, religious freedom, and immigration.

Ambassador Tuggar emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to strengthen bilateral relations with the U.S., underscoring the nation’s commitment to structured and mutually beneficial migration policies. He highlighted the Technical Aide Corps (TAC) program, which deploys Nigerian professionals abroad to support development initiatives, as a prime example of Nigeria’s organized approach to global migration.

Deputy Secretary Landau, in turn, reaffirmed the United States’ dedication to maintaining a robust partnership with Nigeria. He pointed to shared priorities in enhancing commercial ties, security cooperation, and diplomatic dialogue as essential pillars of the bilateral relationship.

The meeting sets a forward-looking tone for future engagements, reinforcing both countries’ commitment to addressing global and regional challenges through collaboration.