The governments of Nigeria and Germany have officially reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their bilateral defense cooperation by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG). The signing ceremony took place in Abuja, with the Nigerian Ministry of Defence represented by Gabriel Aduda, the Permanent Secretary, who described the MoU as a “strategic counterpart funding arrangement” that underscores the strong defense ties between the two nations.
Aduda highlighted that the renewed agreement aligns with both countries’ shared objectives of fostering long-term security collaboration and developmental goals. He emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring accountability and efficiency in implementing the agreement, with a focus on adhering to strict timelines and rigorous monitoring to ensure successful execution of all engagements. He also assured that all procurement aspects would be thoroughly evaluated to ensure value for money.
The German Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Col. Boris Bovekemp, reiterated Germany’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key areas, particularly defense, security, and capacity-building initiatives. He praised the enduring partnership between Nigeria and Germany and stressed the importance of strengthening these agreements to address evolving security challenges.
This renewed MoU represents a significant milestone in the Nigeria-Germany defense partnership, reinforcing mutual efforts to enhance security, develop capacity, and promote technical cooperation between the two nations.