GEN MUSA (RTD) HOSTS GERMAN AMBASSADOR, REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S COMMITMENT TO DEFENCE COOPERATION
ABUJA — The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to honouring existing military agreements and strengthening strategic defence cooperation with international partners, particularly the Federal Republic of Germany.
General Musa gave the assurance while receiving a high-level German delegation led by the Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria and ECOWAS, His Excellency Stefan Rössel, at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
Welcoming the Ambassador and his delegation, the Minister assured them that the Ministry would ensure the effective utilisation, optimal deployment and proper maintenance of all defence support equipment provided to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He also assured the delegation that all operational and administrative concerns raised during the meeting would receive prompt attention and necessary action.
Reflecting on the fruitful engagements between both countries during his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa expressed Nigeria’s deep appreciation to the German government for its sustained technical assistance and support, particularly the provision of critical medical facilities for Nigerian troops over the years.
In his remarks, Ambassador Rössel extended his heartfelt condolences to the Minister, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the entire nation over the recent Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash.
He explained that the visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing security cooperation and exploring additional areas of collaboration, particularly in operational support to the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The meeting underscored the longstanding defence partnership between Nigeria and Germany, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting a robust, mutually beneficial framework for international defence and security cooperation.
Signed:
Leah Katung-Babatunde
Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Defence
