By Uche Onyeali
Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Andrey Belousov has disclosed the readiness of his country to provide the necessary military assistance to the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Belousov gave the hint when the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, paid him a courtesy visit in Moscow.
A statement in Abuja yesterday by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, said the visit was aimed at reiterating Nigeria’s solidarity with the Federation on its 80th Victory Day Commemoration, in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price during World War II.
Gusau added that the visit was highly rewarding, as it enabled the CDS to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to military cooperation with the Russian Federation.
According to him, it also provided an opportunity for the CDS to outline the operational needs of the armed forces, which Russia could potentially support.
“The Russian Defence Minister expressed appreciation for the visit and noted that, in line with the Military Technical cooperation, Russia was prepared to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“He also stated the outcomes of subsequent engagements, such as the meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group and the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” Gusau said.
