Key Points

• Adeleke urges U.S. support for Nigeria’s new national security strategy.

• He calls for diplomacy, not military intervention, to resolve tensions.

• The governor backs federal efforts to unify the nation against terrorism.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke wants the United States and other allies to help Nigeria fight terrorism.

He made the appeal after growing concern over security issues and reports that the U.S. President Donald Trump may push for sanctions against Nigeria.

In a statement from his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said Nigeria and the U.S. should focus on partnership, not conflict.

He described the relationship between both countries as “productive and rewarding” and called for deeper engagement on security and development.

Focus on Diplomacy, Not Tension

Adeleke urged Washington to support Nigeria’s new national security strategy, saying it can address the rise in banditry and terror attacks across the country.

“I appeal to the Presidency of the United States of America to support Nigeria to fully implement the recently developed national security strategy,” he said.

He sent his condolences to families of those killed in northern attacks and added that America’s recent stance should push Nigeria to take stronger action.

Appeal for International Support

The governor said Nigeria needs technical, intelligence, and logistical support to strengthen its fight against terrorism.

“We need help from the United States and others to solve the terrorism challenge,” he said. “Nigeria suffers from ongoing killings in the north that have claimed many innocent lives.”

Adeleke believes high-level talks could help the U.S. better understand Nigeria’s progress and the difficulties it faces.

He also cautioned against any foreign military intervention, saying peaceful dialogue remains the best path forward.

Unity at Home

Adeleke praised the federal government’s diplomatic efforts to ease international tension. He urged Nigeria’s political leaders to unite and face both internal and external threats together.

“This is the time to unite as a nation,” he said. “We need peace, not war, to strengthen our democracy and protect our people.”