The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Defence University has advocated for Stronger Bilateral cooperation with the Nigerian Army, Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu said in a press Statement on Friday.
In a move to bolster bilateral cooperation, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede on Friday, 13 December 2024, received a delegation from Chinese People’s Liberation Army Defence University (PLA) at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The delegation led by Rear Admiral Hu GangFeng aims at exploring areas of cooperation, fostering a robust relationship, and promoting better understanding for training and military education between the two Armies.
Addressing the delegates, the COAS highlighted Nigerian Army’s (NA) experience in combating terrorism and insurgency, emphasizing the importance and effectiveness of tailoring operations to address specific security threats.
The COAS represented by the Deputy Chief of Training (Army), Major General Etsu-Ndagi also pointed out, that sustained training, equipping and dynamic operational strategies have enhanced NA's operational effectiveness in the ongoing fight against terrorists and insurgents in the country.
He added that this has enabled the troops to decimate the terrorists and curb terrorism threats.
Speaking during the visit, the leader of the Chinese delegation, Rear Admiral Hu GangFeng, expressed China’s commitment to international cooperation and proffered support to the NA in the area of training.
He stated that the delegation comprised representatives from various departments of theatre command, military services, and course participants who are in Nigeria to exchange ideas with their counterparts with a view to fostering a robust relationship.
