Nigerian Military Prepares To Deepen Cooperation With Japan For Hardware Advancement

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

By Niyi Adeyi

The Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin has declared that the Nigerian Military stands a good chance to learn from Japan in view of the Japanese advancement in science and technology, as well as its proficiency in the production of military hardware.

Gen. Olonisakin made the remark Tuesday, when he hosted the President of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force Command and Staff College, Vice Admiral Umio Otsuka in his office.

He noted that the visit of the Japanese top military officer to Nigeria would further deepen the synergy of purpose and existing cooperation between the two friendly countries.

Earlier, Vice Admiral Otsuka commended the Nigeria Armed Forces on their fight against insurgence.

He disclosed that his visit to Nigeria has afforded him the opportunity of cross regional experience and was glad to be in Nigeria which he described as a great country in world politics, pledging his country’s continuous cooperation with Nigeria, especially on its war against terror which he noted was a global trend and which requires global effort to stamp out.