By Udesinanna Stephen
As part of efforts to combat terrorism, the Nigerian Army and Turkey government have agreed to strengthen ties through defense industrial cooperation.
This was revealed by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
According to the Turkish Ambassador Bayraktar, Nigeria and Turkiye share similar security issues, particularly international terrorism. Locking hands this together will help both countries.
As obtained from the X handle of the Nigeria Army @HQNigerianArmy,
Bayraktar said, “The collaboration of both countries will undoubtedly curtail the activities of terrorists in their respective countries. He averred that gleaning from her past experience in counter-terrorism, the Turkish Republic is set to partner with Nigeria in the areas of defence technology and economy to tackle terrorism and insurgency.’
Speaking also is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who commended the existing cordial relations between the Nigerian Army and the Turkish Defence Industries and other establishments, especially in the acquisition of defence equipment and evacuation of personnel on medical treatment in Turkiye.
He said the relationship between the two countries will reinforce the capabilities of their Armies through the sharing of intelligence and operational experience.