US Air Force Delivers Military Equipment To Nigerian Air Force

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

A United States Air Force C-17 Globemaster III has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force in Lagos and Kainji as part of an ongoing foreign military sales agreement between the two countries.

The delivery was confirmed by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Thursday.

In a post on X, AFRICOM describes it as “Partnership in action,” stating that the equipment forms part of a foreign military sales agreement that furthers the U.S. Nigerian defence partnership and will support Nigeria’s efforts to counter terrorism in the region.

AFRICOM’s official statement further notes that the delivery enhances Nigerian-led efforts against terrorism and stressed that U.S. military support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria is provided by invitation and rooted in respect for Nigerian sovereignty.