- The U.S. government has confirmed that there are no plans to establish a military base in Nigeria
- General Eckman, who coordinates with African militaries to enhance security, clarified that there have been no discussions between U.S. and Nigerian authorities about setting up a base in Nigeria
- General Eckman also provided an update on the ongoing U.S. troop withdrawal from Niger
The United States government has firmly stated that there are no intentions to establish a military base in Nigeria following the recent withdrawal of American troops from Niger Republic.
Major General Kenneth Eckman, the Element Lead for Coordination at US Africa Command, Department of Defense West Africa, emphasized this point during a visit to Abuja on Friday, August 23.
