The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has conducted a series of high-level diplomatic and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX 2026) to expand Nigeria's global defense partnerships.
Desk: Defence & Security
Date: 27 October 2026
Time: 22:30 WAT
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
During the summit in Lagos, General Oluyede received international delegations including the Ambassador of Poland to Nigeria, Mr. Michał Cygan, alongside defense executives, focusing on technology transfer, military equipment acquisition, and industrial capacity development.
According to a statement issued by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Defence Chief held critical bilateral talks with US AFRICOM Commander General Dagvin Anderson, Italian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Staff General Luciano Portolano, Guinea-Bissau Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force Commander General Hulumende Fakudze, and Brigadier General Mohammed Sultan Yousef Al Nuaimi of the United Arab Emirates.
The high-level engagements centered on expanding military training, intelligence sharing, maritime security cooperation, specialized unit training, and joint defense technology production. General Oluyede emphasized that sustained military diplomacy and mutually beneficial global alliances remain vital for strengthening Nigeria's operational capacity and guaranteeing regional peace.
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