Moscow: The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Andrey Belousov, has expressed the preparedness of Russia to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, Gen. Christopher Musa, in Moscow.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the visit was aimed at reiterating Nigeria's solidarity with the Federation on its 80th Victory Day Commemoration, in honor of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price during World War II. Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, noted that the visit was highly rewarding, as it enabled the CDS to reaffirm Nigeria's commitment to military cooperation with the Russian Federation.
Gusau further explained that the visit provided an opportunity for the CDS to outline the operational needs of the Nigerian Armed Forces, 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 mentioned the outcomes of subsequent engagements, such as the meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.