The Presidency on Wednesday described the letter sent by United States President Donald Trump to President Bola Tinubu as fresh evidence that the Federal Government’s efforts to improve security and strengthen ties with international partners are yielding results.
Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, said the letter reflects growing international recognition of the Tinubu administration’s achievements, particularly in the fight against terrorism and insecurity.
Bwala made the remarks during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, while reacting to Trump’s message praising Tinubu’s leadership.
His comments came shortly after the Presidency released details of a letter in which Trump commended Tinubu for what he described as his “decisive leadership” in tackling terrorism and protecting communities affected by violent attacks, especially Christians.
According to Bwala, the letter should not be viewed as an isolated event but as a reflection of the growing cooperation between Nigeria and the United States on security and other strategic issues.
“Facts speak for themselves. That’s what it is. The letter is further proof of the progress we are making,” Bwala said during the interview.
He stressed that the government’s commitment to improving security would continue regardless of international recognition.
“Does it mean if there was no letter, we will stop? No. Because we are already engaging and communicating with them,” he said.
To explain his point, Bwala compared the diplomatic exchange to a relationship between two people.
“If you are in a relationship with a lady, and then because of the relationship, you write a letter encouraging her, or she writes a letter encouraging you, then you feel further strengthened, but it does not stop your commitment,” he said.
The presidential aide said the administration remains focused on addressing Nigeria’s security challenges through military operations, intelligence sharing and stronger international partnerships.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Presidency released Trump’s letter, dated July 6, 2026, in which the American President applauded Tinubu’s efforts to confront terrorism and improve security across the country.
Trump thanked Tinubu for an earlier letter and praised his leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people.
He said he admired the Nigerian President’s determination to address the country’s security challenges, particularly attacks on Christian communities.
The US President also reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts, describing the relationship between both countries as important at a time when insecurity continues to spread across West Africa.
According to Trump, both nations share a common goal of defeating terrorism in all its forms.
He also highlighted the growing defence cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, saying American Special Operations Forces had been deployed to help train and equip the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Trump said the collaboration was aimed at improving the skills, intelligence and operational capacity of Nigerian troops to better protect lives and property.
The Presidency has in recent months repeatedly highlighted the deepening security partnership between Abuja and Washington.
Government officials say both countries now work through a Joint Working Group jointly led by their National Security Advisers to coordinate intelligence sharing, military training and joint operations against terrorist organisations.
The Presidency recently disclosed that one of the major outcomes of the partnership was the May 16 operation against ISIS hideouts in the Lake Chad region.
According to the government, the coordinated operation resulted in the killing of Abubakar Al-Minoki, described as a top ISIS commander, along with several of his associates.
Although security challenges remain in parts of the North-East, North-West and North-Central, the Federal Government insists that sustained military operations have weakened terrorist groups and reduced their operational strength.
Nigeria has for years battled Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), armed bandits and other violent criminal groups responsible for attacks on communities, kidnappings and destruction of property.
The Tinubu administration has repeatedly identified security as one of its top priorities, promising to strengthen the Armed Forces through improved funding, better equipment, intelligence gathering and stronger international cooperation.
Beyond security, Nigeria and the United States have continued to expand collaboration in areas such as defence, trade, investment and regional stability.
Last week, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Frank Garcia, visited Abuja, where he held talks with senior Nigerian government officials and pledged to deepen cooperation between both countries.
The latest exchange between Trump and Tinubu is expected to further strengthen diplomatic relations and reinforce ongoing efforts by both governments to tackle terrorism and promote peace and stability in Nigeria and the wider West African region.