The call for security partnership followed a visit by Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff to the Chief of South Africa National Defence Force in Pretoria.
Nigeria has called for a closer partnership between its Armed Forces and the South African National Defence Force to address Africa’s security challenges.
The call followed a visit by Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, to the Chief of South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF), Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya, in Pretoria, South Africa.
In a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Tuesday, in Abuja, the CDS had described the meeting as a panacea to addressing the multifaceted challenges bedevilling the continent.
“During the meeting, the Chief of SANDF highlighted the significance of the meeting between the two largest economies and military powers on the African continent.
“Present at the meeting were the SANDF Chiefs of Intelligence, Policy and Plans, International Affairs and Joint Operations amongst other departmental chiefs of the SANDF,” he said.
He said the closed-door meeting with his South African counterpart focused on various measures to address regional security challenges.
According to him, the exchange of expertise and forging stronger ties between the two countries for the betterment of the continent were considered.
Mr Gusau said the Nigerian defence chief was also honoured with Cannon Gun Salutes as a mark of high regard during the visit.
