The German Deputy
Defence Minister, Dr Ralf Brauksiepe has said that Germany is on the
side of Nigeria to curtail Boko Haram insurgents. He pledged his
country’s total commitment to the Nigerian Armed Forces in their quest
to defeat the violent terrorist group in country. Dr Brauksiepe
disclosed this when he visited the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General
Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja to further
boost the German – Nigeria’s military bilateral relations.
While
congratulating the CDS for the tremendous success recorded in the fight
against Boko Haram insurgents in the North East of Nigeria, Dr
Brauksiepe also observed that the Nigerian Armed Forces has displayed
exceptional competence and professionalism in the fight against
insurgents and criminal elements in line with global best practices.
The Deputy Defence Minister further expressed his country’s
determination to explore avenues of common economic and security
interest that may benefit both countries especially in the area of
curbing sea piracy within the gulf of Guinea.
In his welcome address, General Olonisakin noted that the
Nigerian military has over the years benefited a lot from the German
Government through various military aids and therefore solicited for
more support from the German Government in the area of provision of
logistic support, intelligence
gathering and technical assistance for the Multi-national
Joint Task Force established to checkmate terrorists network in the West
African sub-region. He said Nigerian military would no doubt continue
to partner with German military on defence related matters to enhance
the bilateral cooperation which has been in existence for over 5
decades.
The German Deputy Defence Minister was accompanied by the
German Ambassador to Nigeria, the Defence Attachee and some senior
military officials from Berlin, while the CDS received the German
delegation in company of his Principal Staff Officers.
Brigadier General RABE Abubakar Acting Director Defence Information
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