• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Home Security India Commends Nigerian Army on 2019 Elections
  • Security

India Commends Nigerian Army on 2019 Elections

By
Sagir Musa
-
March 22, 2019

India Commends Nigerian Army on 2019 Elections

The High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Mr Abhay Thakur has paid a working visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai today Wednesday the 20th of March 2019 at the Army Headquarters Conference Room Abuja.

Mr Thakur was accompanied by the India Defence Attache to Nigeria Colonel Derby Sachen during the visit. He used the opportunity to commend the NA for its role in the just concluded 2019 General Elections.

He described the role of the NA during the elections as professional and patriotic which is inline with global best practice and promised to sustain cooperation with the NA in the areas of training, defence procurement and sharing of intelligence that will assist Nigeria in the ongoing fight against terrorism.

According to him “Indian Army has a long time, historical relationship with the NA. It is my desire to solidify the relationship in the areas of strengthening the capacity of Nigerian defence system through procurement of adequate platforms that suit Nigeria”.

Read Also:

  • Atiku Criticises DSS, Demands Probe of Tinubu Cabinet Following Minister’s Resignation
  • Tinubu: Shuttle Diplomacy and the Power of Showing Up
  • MAAUN Public Health Students Host Seminar to Combat Drug Abuse and Preventable Diseases

Mr Thakur also posited that defence training and research is one of his areas of concern. He also stated that the first Counter terrorism dialogue between India and Nigeria is underway.

“We will continue to support the NA in providing technical assistance, training, capacity building and Defence strategies and platforms to enhance its capabilities in tackling the myriad of security challenges facing Nigeria”, he added.

In his response, the COAS thanked the visiting High Commissioner whom he desribed as a well seasoned diplomat that has served Indian Government in many capacities both locally and internationally. While congratulating him on his recent appointment as High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, General Buratai appreciated the long time diplomatic and military relationship between Nigeria and India. He noted that Indian army oficers were pioneer instructors in the Nigerian Defence Academy.

“We shares the same military ethics, culture and traditions. We will be looking forward to technical assistance, and your experience in the area of military wares such as tanks, Army aviation and special forces training is important in our war efforts to ending terrorism/insurgency in Nigeria”.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations

VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
  • TAGS
  • 2019 elections
  • Commends
  • India
  • nigerian army
Previous articleWe Never Pay Chief Obasanjo – NOUN
Next articleNIS Deports Ghanaians over Immigration Offences
Sagir Musa
Sagir Musa
http://www.PRNigeria.com

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

Army Partners Media to Tackle Fake News, Boost National Security

Nigerian Air Force new Headquarters

Badaru Hails NAF’s Vision, Commissions New Headquarters Annex in Abuja

Troops Repel Terrorists Attacks in Borno, Launch Rescue Operation for Abducted Villagers

Christian Association of Nigeria CAN

CAN Refutes ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Says Violence in Nigeria Affects All Faiths

Bandit hideout destroyed by troops

Army Dislodges Bandits in Taraba Forests Under Operation Lafiya Nakowa

How Irabor’s Book Launch Became National Security Summit as Obasanjo, Jonathan, Kukah, Sultan Spoke on Boko Haram

Nigerian Army

Nigerian Army Denies Losing Weapons to Bandits in Kwara Operation

NDLEA Logo

NDLEA Dismantles Cocaine Cartels Behind UK Shipments, Arrests Suspects, Destroys 25,000kg Skunk Nationwide

Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Repel Boko Haram Attack in Borno

Troops Nab Terrorists’ Logistics, Drug Suppliers in Borno

We Arrested 450 Terrorists, Rescued 180 Abducted Victims in One Month – Military

Over 100 Jerrycans of Petrol Seized as Police Foil Smuggling to Niger Republic

LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply

Log in to leave a comment

Recent Posts

  • Atiku Criticises DSS, Demands Probe of Tinubu Cabinet Following Minister’s Resignation
  • Tinubu: Shuttle Diplomacy and the Power of Showing Up
  • MAAUN Public Health Students Host Seminar to Combat Drug Abuse and Preventable Diseases
  • FutureMap Graduates Over 1,000 Students from STEAM Camp in Jigawa
  • Finally, Tinubu’s Embattled Minister Resigns Amid Certificate Scandal
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
© 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
Latest News
Atiku Criticises DSS, Demands Probe of Tinubu Cabinet Following Minister's ResignationTinubu: Shuttle Diplomacy and the Power of Showing UpMAAUN Public Health Students Host Seminar to Combat Drug Abuse and Preventable DiseasesFutureMap Graduates Over 1,000 Students from STEAM Camp in JigawaFinally, Tinubu's Embattled Minister Resigns Amid Certificate ScandalTinubu Confers National Honour on Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood YakubuArmy Partners Media to Tackle Fake News, Boost National SecurityBadaru Hails NAF’s Vision, Commissions New Headquarters Annex in AbujaJUST IN: INEC Boss Prof. Yakubu Hands Over Leadership to Acting ChairTroops Repel Terrorists Attacks in Borno, Launch Rescue Operation for Abducted VillagersCAN Refutes ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Says Violence in Nigeria Affects All FaithsAlleged Certificate Forgery: Why Uche Nnaji Must Resign or Get Fired ImmediatelyPantami Foundation Graduates 250 Gombe Youths in Tech, EntrepreneurshipTinubu Orders NAHCON to Reduce 2026 Hajj FaresSecurity Operatives Nab Influencers Over Defamatory Campaign Against Senator Shehu Buba
X whatsapp