The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to enhancing military cooperation with the State of Israel.
The Permanent Secretary, Amb. Gabriel Aduda, committed during a courtesy visit by the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja.
Aduda, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the two countries had discussed strategies towards bolstering defense cooperation, strengthening mutual security frameworks, and exploring opportunities for enhanced military training and capacity building within the Nigerian Armed Forces.
He highlighted the critical need to deepen defense ties in light of evolving global security challenges.
The Permanent Secretary emphasized the importance of strategic areas such as joint operations, knowledge exchange, and the modernization of defense cooperation.
He hinted at the plans to finalize a new bilateral defense agreement aimed at fostering technical collaboration in defense industry development.
“The ministry will engage in strategic initiatives to replicate successful Israeli military cooperation frameworks in Nigeria, thereby enhancing our national defense architecture,” he said.
In response, Amb. Freeman expressed gratitude for the audience and underscored the significance of this partnership as a progressive step toward achieving innovative defense solutions.
He extended a formal invitation to Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence to visit Israel, to further strengthen the ties between the two nations.
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