The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has called on the Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria to ensure that the Nigerian Army benefits from the European Union, EU military cooperation, and support and extend the same to the ECOWAS standby Force.
General Lagbaja made the call when he received the Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, Mr. Juan Ignacio Sanz, on a courtesy call to the Army Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
General Lagbaja appreciated Spain for its support to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) through the EU and the Armed Forces of Nigeria through the exchange of knowledge.
He said; “I acknowledge the offer by the Ambassador to bring closer ties with the Spanish Armed Forces and to look into other areas of benefits especially with your technological advancement, for our militaries to also benefit from collaborations from the military establishments in Spain.”
The Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, Mr. Juan Ignacio Sanz expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja for the sacrifices of the men in uniform to keep the country safe despite myriads of security challenges.
Sanz highlighted how important the contribution of the Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria is to keep the unity of the country and called on the citizenry to continue to render support to the security agencies.
“For Nigeria to thrive and enjoy democracy, security has to be a priority and I have seen the determination of the Nigerian Army, the council of the European Union are ready to support the efforts in the Lake Chad Basin, we are ready to keep the cooperation going and to continue collaborations” the Spanish Ambassador stated.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
