The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, met with the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo, in Abuja to discuss ways to address the country’s insecurity challenges.
Their discussions focused on strengthening operational cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the French Armed Forces to tackle evolving regional and global security threats.
Shaibu commended France for its support to the Nigerian Army, particularly in intelligence sharing, professional military training, and operational readiness.
He emphasized the importance of sustaining mutually beneficial bilateral defence cooperation, highlighting the need for capacity building, advanced training, and enhanced operational effectiveness.
Colonel Useo praised the Nigerian Army’s resilience and dedication in addressing emerging security challenges, citing their successful recovery operations in the Republic of Benin.
He advocated for expanded access to professional military courses, particularly in Public Relations and Aviation.
