Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hosted a delegation from the National Defence College of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in Abuja as part of the delegation’s study tour to Nigeria.
The visit highlighted the growing bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Uganda, particularly in the areas of defence collaboration, regional peace and security, and institutional capacity development.
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The Ugandan delegation was received by senior officials of the Ministry, including Director of the Policy Research and Statistics Department; Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Director of the African Affairs Department; Ambassador Ali Gombe, and Defence Liaison Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brigadier General Lawal Idris.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu described the visit as a reflection of the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between both countries.
He also conveyed Nigeria’s condolences and solidarity to the governments and people of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo over the recent Ebola outbreak that has reportedly claimed more than 130 lives.
He prayed for the repose of the deceased, speedy recovery for those affected, and comfort for bereaved families.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
his remarks, Ambassador Ali Gombe reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Uganda and congratulated the country on its peaceful political transition.
He also wished the delegation a productive study tour in Nigeria.
The interactive session featured discussions on diplomacy, regional peace and security, terrorism, climate change, global power transition, and Africa’s role in the evolving international order.
During the session, Brigadier General Lawal Idris presented a paper titled, “Adaptation to Global Power Transition: Nigeria in Perspective,” examining the implications of the emerging global order for Nigeria, and Africa.
He identified economic diversification, defence modernisation, regional cooperation, technological advancement, and human capital development as key strategies African countries must adopt in response to the emerging multipolar world order.
Discussions also focused on security challenges in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin regions, including terrorism, unconstitutional changes of government, and the need for multinational cooperation to address asymmetric threats.
Officials of the Ministry reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to democratic governance, regional stability, intelligence sharing, and joint security operations under the Multinational Joint Task Force framework.
Participants also exchanged views on the impact of climate change, transhumance movements, youth unemployment, and maritime insecurity on peace and development across the continent, while stressing the importance of stronger African cooperation and collective responses to emerging challenges.
The Ugandan delegation expressed appreciation to the Nigerian government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Nigerian Armed Forces for the warm reception and insightful engagements during the visit.
The event ended with an exchange of gifts as symbols of friendship and goodwill between Nigeria and Uganda.
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