🇳🇬 Defence Minister Gen Musa Guarantees Honor of Bilateral Pacts as Germany Expands Military Equipment & Medical Support

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has assured the Federal Republic of Germany that Nigeria remains resolute in honoring all existing bilateral military pacts while aggressively expanding strategic security cooperation with international allies.

Desk: Defence & Security

Date: 04 October 2026

Time: 17:40 WAT

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

The Defence Chief issued the commitment at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja while receiving a high-level diplomatic delegation led by the Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria and ECOWAS, His Excellency Stefan Rössel.

The Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, confirmed that the high-level talks focused on cementing bilateral security integration, evaluating joint defense commitments, and accelerating operational support mechanisms.

During the diplomatic session, General Musa guaranteed the German envoy that the ministry will enforce the optimal deployment, tactical utilization, and strict maintenance of all defense support hardware provided to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, promising swift administrative action on all operational matters raised.

Recalling previous strategic engagements during his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa expressed Nigeria's deep appreciation to the German government for its sustained technical aid, particularly highlighting the provision of critical medical infrastructure and field support for front-line Nigerian troops over the years.

Earlier in his address, the Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria and ECOWAS, His Excellency Stefan Rössel, extended formal condolences to the Defence Minister, the military leadership, and the citizens of Nigeria following the tragic Nigerian Air Force plane crash.

Ambassador Rössel emphasized that his mission to the ministry aims to fortify long-standing diplomatic relations, strengthen regional security integration, and open advanced channels for frontline operational assistance, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to building a resilient multilateral defense architecture.

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