Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has solicited military assistance from the Russian government in tackling the ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism bedeviling the nation.
General Musa made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to Mr Andrey Belousov, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, at the Russian Ministry of Defence Building, Moscow.
In a Press statement signed by Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the visit was aimed at reiterating Nigeria’s solidarity with the Federation on its 80th Victory Day Commemoration, in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price for the Federation during World War II.
According to statement ,the visit was highly rewarding, as it enabled the Defence Chief to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to military cooperation with the Russian Federation. It also provided an opportunity for the CDS to outline the operational needs of the AFN, which Russia could potentially support.
The Russian Defence Minister expressed appreciation for the visit and noted that, in line with the Military Technical cooperation, Russia was prepared to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He also stated that the outcomes of subsequent engagements, such as the meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
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Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has solicited military assistance from the Russian government in tackling the ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism bedeviling the nation.
General Musa made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to Mr Andrey Belousov, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, at the Russian Ministry of Defence Building, Moscow.
In a Press statement signed by Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the visit was aimed at reiterating Nigeria’s solidarity with the Federation on its 80th Victory Day Commemoration, in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price for the Federation during World War II.
According to statement ,the visit was highly rewarding, as it enabled the Defence Chief to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to military cooperation with the Russian Federation. It also provided an opportunity for the CDS to outline the operational needs of the AFN, which Russia could potentially support.
The Russian Defence Minister expressed appreciation for the visit and noted that, in line with the Military Technical cooperation, Russia was prepared to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He also stated that the outcomes of subsequent engagements, such as the meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
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Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has solicited military assistance from the Russian government in tackling the ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism bedeviling the nation.
General Musa made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to Mr Andrey Belousov, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, at the Russian Ministry of Defence Building, Moscow.
In a Press statement signed by Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the visit was aimed at reiterating Nigeria’s solidarity with the Federation on its 80th Victory Day Commemoration, in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price for the Federation during World War II.
According to statement ,the visit was highly rewarding, as it enabled the Defence Chief to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to military cooperation with the Russian Federation. It also provided an opportunity for the CDS to outline the operational needs of the AFN, which Russia could potentially support.
The Russian Defence Minister expressed appreciation for the visit and noted that, in line with the Military Technical cooperation, Russia was prepared to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He also stated that the outcomes of subsequent engagements, such as the meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
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Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has solicited military assistance from the Russian government in tackling the ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism bedeviling the nation.
General Musa made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to Mr Andrey Belousov, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, at the Russian Ministry of Defence Building, Moscow.
In a Press statement signed by Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the visit was aimed at reiterating Nigeria’s solidarity with the Federation on its 80th Victory Day Commemoration, in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price for the Federation during World War II.
According to statement ,the visit was highly rewarding, as it enabled the Defence Chief to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to military cooperation with the Russian Federation. It also provided an opportunity for the CDS to outline the operational needs of the AFN, which Russia could potentially support.
The Russian Defence Minister expressed appreciation for the visit and noted that, in line with the Military Technical cooperation, Russia was prepared to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He also stated that the outcomes of subsequent engagements, such as the meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.