The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen defence industry cooperation
A statement by spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike says the signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defence Ship House headquarters Abuja, after a brief visit by the delegation to the office of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana signed for Nigeria while the Assistant Minister of Defence, Major-General Walid Hamouda signed for Egypt.
The signing of the MoU is aimed at promoting deeper bilateral and defence cooperation in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations of the two countries.
Dr. Kana expressed optimism that the long history of robust relationship between Nigeria and Egypt would create lasting cooperation between both countries, adding that Nigeria has benefited a lot from Egypt in areas of intelligence sharing and training.
Major-General Hamouda, expressed appreciation for the platform provided to sign the MoU. He assured Nigeria of his country’s total commitment to abide by the articles contained in the signed document. He also appreciated the existing cordial relationship between Egypt and Nigeria.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
