*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2018 *

**Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Strategy To Improve Defense Institutions and Security Forces in Nigeria **

*July 30, 2018 *

*Dear Mr. Chairman: *

In accordance with section 1279A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91), I transmit herewith a strategy to improve defense institutions and security forces in Nigeria.

Sincerely,

DONALD J. TRUMP

NOTE: Identical letters were sent to Richard C. Shelby, chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations; John S. McCain III, chairman, Senate Committee on Armed Services; Robert P. Corker, Jr., chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Richard M. Burr, chairman, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, chairman, House Committee on Appropriations; W. McClellan "Mac" Thornberry, chairman, House Committee on Armed Services; Edward R. Royce, chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs; and Devin G. Nunes, chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

*Categories:* Communications to Congress : Nigeria, U.S. strategy to improve defense institutions and security forces, letter transmitting*.*

*Subjects:* Nigeria : Security cooperation with U.S.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201800517.