Nigeria, Brazil to Tackle
Nigeria, Brazil to Tackle Insecurity in the Gulf of
Guinea
The Hon Minister of Defence Mansur Dan-Ali has sought for a closer
cooperation with the Brazilian Government especially in the fight
against Boko Haram terrorism and piracy along the Gulf of
Guinea.
The Minister made the call while visiting his Brazilian
counterpart Mr Fernando Azevedo E Silva at Rio De Janeiro
Brazil.
According to him terrorism is a global phenomena that need to be
addressed jointly by all nations. He thanked the Brazilian
government for its efforts towards promoting global peace and
security.
The Defence Minister also hailed the relationship between the
Nigerian Navy and Brazilian Navy especially in the provision of
security along the Gulf of Gunea.
The Minister also request the Brazilian Ministry of Defence to
parter with DICON with a view of upgrading its services to realise
the Government ambition of establishing a Military Industrial
Complex in Nigeria.
The Minister also informed his host that Nigeria will soon start
sending its Officers to Brazil for training.
In his response the Brazilian Defence Minister thanked the
Minister for his visit and assure him of the committment and
support of the Brazilian Government to Nigeria in its urge to
eradicate insurgency and terrorism in the sub region.
The Minister was accompanied during the visit by H.E Mr
Christopher Okeke, Nigerian Ambassasor to Brazil, Mr Ashibel Utsu
Director airforce Affairs MOD, AVM Emmanuel Wonah representing
Nigerian Airforce and Brig Gen Obinna Ajunwa Nigeria Defence
Adviser to Brazil.
The Hon Minister also visits Embarear a military aircraft
manufacturing company located at Sulscap in Rio and inspects its
latest productions.
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TUKUR GUSAU
Colonel
PRO-HMOD