…..assures on FG’s support to build Senegalese armed forces staff college.
The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (retd) is strengthening Nigeria’s Defence Cooperation with the Armed Forces of Countries participating in the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF towards invigorating the fight against insecurity in the region.
This came to the fore when the Defence Minister granted audience to the 8 – man delegation of the Senegalese Armed Forces led by its Inspector General Maj Gen Daouda Niang who came on courtesy call on him at the Ship House Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence, Abuja.
Maj Gen Magashi harped on the need to step up bilateral and multilateral Military cooperations through Joint Trainings and retraining of personnel.
He explained further that such a well packaged robust Military training will build the capacities of the prospective benefiaries to change the tide against the adversaries fueling cross boarder criminal activities.
He outlined various opportunities that abound in the Armed Forces Military training Institutions in Nigeria which he assured that they are available for Senegalese candidates to buy into for enhanced combat efficiency.
While sharing his experience as ECOMOG Commander 15 Brigade with the Inspector General of the Senegalese Armed Forces who coincidentally participated in the regional operational combat in Liberia, the Minister indicated the readiness of the Nigerian Armed Forces in giving support towards raising the standard of the Senegalese Armed Forces Staff College when called upon to render such service.
In his remark earlier, the Leader of delegation of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Maj Gen Daouda Niang appreciated whar he described as the big brother role Nigeria is playing in the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
General Niang therefore sought for enhanced existing Military cooperation with Nigeria in the efforts of the Senegalese Armed Forces to fully professionalise.
He thanked the Minister of Defence for the audience and assured him of continuous cooperation of the Armed Forces of Senegal with the Nigerian Counterpart in the areas deemed necessary bilaterally.
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Insecurity: Military Will Continue To Make Nigeria Unsafe Haven For Distabilising Forces.- Minister Of Defence.
…….SEEKS TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFER TO GROW NATIONAL DEFENCE SYSTEM.
The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (retd) has restated the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces to the national territorial defence against the Forces fueling insecurity in the country.
The Minister of Defence stated this when he received the Canadian high Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria on courtesy call at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters Abuja.
While lauding the decades of Military bilateral Cooperations between Nigeria and Canada he said the ties progressively and sustenably culminated into the formation of the Bi- National Commission in April 2012.
General Magashi said both countries are now reaping the dividends of symbiotic diplomatic ties on Win-win basis.
He listed the areas of common concerns to end violent extremism in the country and the supports of Canada to entrenching stable, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria as parts of the diplomatic gains.
Moving forward the Defence Minister told the Canadian High Commissioner to assist in driving national aspirations and request for transfer of technology from Canada to boost the capabilities of the Defence Industrial Corporation of Nigeria, DICON towards looking – inward for the productions of more sophisticated Military weapons and hardwares.
The acting High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria Nicholas Simard who assumed duty six months ago described Nigeria as a strategic partner with Canada especially in thematic areas of combating insecurity, Joint Military trainings and advocacy for protection of human rights.
Nigeria established diplomatic relations with Canada two years after her independence in 1960, precisely in 1962.
It is also on record that both countries enjoy common Membership of Commonwealth, Global Counter-terrorism Forum and World Trade Organisation.
