Nigeria and France have agreed to deepen bilateral defence cooperation, reinforcing strategic military collaboration as both countries respond to evolving regional and global security challenges.
Desk: Defence & Security
Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Time: 19:55 WAT
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
The renewed commitment was disclosed by Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, which followed the conclusion of the Fifth Nigeria-France High Defence Staff Talks in Abuja, where the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, reaffirmed Nigeria's resolve to strengthen defence relations with France
Represented at the closing session by the Chief of Defence Training, Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye, the Chief of Defence Staff described the High Defence Staff Talks as a key platform for consolidating the longstanding strategic partnership between both nations through dialogue, joint training, intelligence sharing, capacity building and broader military cooperation.
General Oluyede said the enduring relationship between Nigeria and France reflects a shared commitment to advancing regional and global peace and security, expressing confidence that the outcomes of the engagement would further strengthen professional ties and expand existing areas of defence collaboration.
Leading the French delegation, Lieutenant General Eric Peltier commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for hosting the talks and reaffirmed France's commitment to sustained strategic dialogue aimed at addressing emerging security challenges across the region.
He described Nigeria as a leading African power with a pivotal role in promoting regional stability, noting that the country's operational experience and understanding of the regional security environment remain valuable in shaping a stronger and mutually beneficial defence partnership.
Peltier added that the engagement enabled both countries to identify new areas of cooperation while strengthening existing institutional relationships through direct interaction among defence establishments.
The Fifth Nigeria-France High Defence Staff Talks concluded with both countries reaffirming their collective resolve to advance defence cooperation in response to changing security, geopolitical and regional realities.
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