The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation with Nigeria, focusing on military training, professional military education, technology transfer and institutional capacity building.
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pete Vowles, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General OO Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.
Vowles pledged to sustain existing security initiatives and explore new areas of collaboration to address emerging regional and global security threats.
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In his response, General Oluyede highlighted the longstanding defence ties between both countries, noting that joint training programmes and defence agreements had enhanced the professional competence and operational capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He stressed the importance of continued international cooperation in strengthening operational effectiveness, institutional resilience and military self-reliance.
Both countries expressed optimism about expanding their defence partnership for mutual benefit and regional stability.
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