Former Lawmaker Says Trump Deploying U.S. Troops to Nigeria Would Be “Good” for Security
Former member of the House of Representatives, Oghene Egoh, has urged the federal government to deepen its security partnership with the United States in response to Nigeria’s escalating insecurity crisis.
Egoh made the appeal in Lagos on Monday while assessing the security situation across several regions of the country. He noted that the relentless killings in Plateau, Benue, and other vulnerable states—described by U.S. President Donald Trump as “Christian genocide”—had now spread into sections of the North-West, where Muslim communities were also being targeted.
According to information obtained by PulseNets, Egoh stressed that the worsening attacks underscore the need for urgent, structured collaboration between Nigeria and the United States to combat terrorism, insurgency, and banditry more effectively.
He highlighted Nigeria’s long-standing ties with the U.S., pointing out that nearly half a million Nigerians live, work, or study there. He referenced past assessments in which American authorities described Nigerians in the United States as one of the most highly educated ethnic groups, with a significant share holding first and second degrees.
Egoh expressed strong confidence that enhanced cooperation between both nations—particularly in counterterrorism and intelligence—would deliver meaningful results for citizens across religious and regional lines.
He stated, “Any genuine intervention from the United States will help restore peace and stability in this country, and that support will benefit both Christians and Muslims. The insecurity we face does not discriminate.”
PulseNets learnt that Egoh also urged the U.S. government to pursue diplomatic, coordinated engagement with Nigeria to ensure that any security support aligns with the country’s national interests and long-term peace strategies.
He further encouraged the federal government to prioritise intelligence sharing, advanced military training, and joint security operations with global partners as part of a broader strategy to reverse the insecurity trend.
Egoh commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as proactive steps by the administration in tackling insurgency and other security challenges. He admitted that insecurity had outlived several administrations and had now grown beyond normal containment levels.
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He added that stronger ties with the United States could fast-track Nigeria’s road to stability.
He concluded, “If the U.S. security team works hand in hand with Nigeria’s security agencies, banditry, insurgency, and related crises will become things of the past.”
