The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has highlighted the Nigerian Army’s (NA) experience in combating terrorism and insurgency, emphasizing the importance and effectiveness of tailoring operations to address specific security threats.
He stated this when he received a delegation from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Defence University (PLA), led by Rear Admiral Hu Gang Feng at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
A statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the delegation aims to explore areas of cooperation, foster a robust relationship, and promote a better understanding of training and military education between the two Armies.
The COAS, represented by the Deputy Chief of Training (Army), Major General Etsu-Ndagi also pointed out, that sustained training, equipping, and dynamic operational strategies have enhanced NA’s operational effectiveness in the ongoing fight against terrorists and insurgents in the country.
He added that this has enabled the troops to decimate the terrorists and curb terrorism threats.
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During the visit, the leader of the Chinese delegation, Rear Admiral Hu GangFeng, expressed China’s commitment to international cooperation and proffered support to the NA in the area of training.
He stated that the delegation comprised representatives from various departments of theatre command, military services, and course participants who are in Nigeria to exchange ideas with their counterparts to foster a robust relationship.
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