3 Nigeria_Politics • Posted by u/lukiss 1 hr ago Nigerian Government Organizes Training For 50 Lawmakers On U.S. Negotiation Previous Next Nigerian Government Organizes Training for 50 Lawmakers on U.S. Negotiation Amid Rising Insecurity The Nigerian Ministry of Finance has invited 50 lawmakers to a two-day “High-Level Policy Training on American Foreign Policy Under the Donald Trump Administration.” Addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and signed by Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the circular has sparked public outrage, with critics questioning why lawmakers are being trained on international negotiation instead of tackling worsening insecurity. Dated November 17, 2025 (Ref: FMF/HMS/CORRS/01/VOL.1/112), the training at the National Assembly Complex is scheduled for November 21–22. It aims to help lawmakers understand U.S. foreign policy under Trump, engage with Congress members, and grasp the operational culture of the American legislative system. The ministry asked the Senate President to confirm attendance and submit nominations for final logistics. The announcement comes as Nigeria faces terror attacks on schools and religious sites nationwide. The SGF, George Akume, linked the surge in violent activity to Trump’s October 31 remarks labeling Nigeria a “country of particular concern” and threatening possible U.S. military action. He said extremist groups, previously weakened, are now using these statements to justify attacks. Akume stressed that Nigeria does not need foreign troops, citing the Armed Forces’ successes against Boko Haram and ISWAP, but called for targeted support in intelligence, technology, and equipment. Despite this, ongoing attacks in the North-East, Kaduna, Kwara, and Kogi expose the persistent insecurity and raise doubts about the Tinubu administration’s capacity to address the crisis.