Nigeria, South-Africa Collaborate
Nigeria, South-Africa Collaborate on Space Technology,
Cyber Security
Nigeria and South Africa have strengthened collaborations in the
area of Space-Technology, Cyber Security and research for
sufficient military production in the African continent.
This was made known in a communique issued after the 4th Nigeria
– South Africa Defence Committee Meeting (DEFCOM) hosted by
Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence in Abuja.
In a statement signed by Permanent Secretary of the Nigeria’s
Ministry of Defence, Mrs Nuratu J Batagarawa and the Secretary for
Defence of the South African Ministry of Defence and Military
Veterans, Dr Sam Gulube, noted the mutually benefitting cordial
relations between Nigeria and South Africa and called for renewed
efforts to further enhance the relationship in the overall interest
of both nations and the African continent.
“Noted the strategic engagement between the Chief of Defence
Intelligence of both countries in the areas of Space Technology and
Cyber Security and welcomed continued collaborative efforts by both
countries to complement their respective Counter-Terrorism
Strategies.
“Recognised the need for collaboration between the Armed Forces
of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force in the area
of specialised training, equipment and production of specialised
military vehicles. Both parties also agreed that the issues should
be handled between Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria
(DICON) and its South African counterpart.
“Considered the various opportunities in the Naval Training
Institutions of both countries and agreed that available courses
should be forwarded through the appropriate diplomatic channel.
Both parties also agreed that invitation should be extended by the
Navies of both countries for participation in regular sea
exercises.
“Noted the development attained by the Nigerian Army in the
production of Infantry Patrol Vehicles, Nigerian Army Helicopter
project and the Jilt Rotor UAV and acknowledged the need for
further collaboration by both countries to actualise the objectives
of these projects.
By PRNigeria