The UK is working with international partners, including the
US and France, to support Nigeria and its neighbours, in their fight against
Boko Haram. The UK is providing a substantial package of UK military, intelligence and development support and expertise to Nigeria, including tactical training and capacity building support to the Nigerian armed forces. We are also working with the United Nations, European Union and the
International Committee of the
Red Cross to support the large number of people displaced by the conflict. Ministerial meetings in Paris, London and Abuja last year brought together international and regional partners to help Nigeria and its neighbours implement measures to tackle Boko Haram. The Right Hon Stephen O’Brien
MP (Special Rep for the Sahel) attended the follow-up meeting on security in Nigeria on 20 January in
Niamey, Niger where further discussion took place on improving regional cooperation to tackle the Boko Haram threat.