The Nigerian Army has expressed its readiness for effective collaboration with her Indian counterpart on capacity development.
The bilateral collaboration would be in the areas of military training, health, technology among others.
A release issued by Director Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya made this known when he received in audience, a delegation from Defence Scoping of India at Army Headquarters, on Thursday, in Abuja.
The release also said that Gen. Yahaya noted that India has enormous potentials that the Nigerian Army could explore in support of its training and operations. He further stated that Nigeria and India have historical ties that are mutually beneficial.
While commending the delegation for the visit, Gen. Yahaya reiterated that the collaboration would facilitate information sharing and exchange of experiences in military development.
The COAS also noted that the Nigerian Army could further develop the capacity of its medical personnel and enhance technological capacity in aid of military operations.
Leader of the delegation, Lt.-Gen. Vinod Khandare (rtd), who is the Military Adviser to National Council of India, stated that he was at Nigerian Army Headquarters to explore frontiers for effective collaboration between both countries. He assured the COAS of India’s desire to continually assist and cooperate with the Nigerian Army in the areas of training, human capacity development and other viable areas.
He said the visit would equally enhance the historical ties between the two countries. He added that the envisaged areas of training would sharpen the skills of Nigerian Army personnel.
Gen. Khandare assured that the Government of India will continue to support the NA in providing the necessary skills that would enhance troops’ capacity in ongoing military operations.