UK commends Nigerian army’s commitment to peace in Africa
The United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Roly Walker has applauded the Nigerian Army (NA) for its significant role in maintaining peace and stability in Africa
He gave the commendation when he paid a visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja as contained in a statement issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu.
General Walker appreciated the NA’s steadfast commitment to peacekeeping efforts across the continent, highlighting its pivotal role in addressing regional security challenges as well as the need for collaborative efforts to address persistent security concerns.
While speaking on the upcoming security and defence dialogue between the UK and Nigeria, General Walker expressed the commitment of United Kingdom to strengthening partnership with the Nigeria Army and reaffirmed its continued support for initiatives aimed at enhancing regional security and stability.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), appreciated the harmonious working relationship between the two armies and the contribution of the British Military Advisory and Training Team (BMATT).
This he said, has been of immense assistance to the Nigerian Army in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
The Army Chief also acknowledged the supporting role of BMATT to the NA, especially in the area of capacity development, noting that this has significantly upscaled the role of the NA in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria and the region.
He pledged that the NA would entrench its relationship with the UK and expand the frontiers for mutual cooperation in order to achieve shared security objectives.
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