Russia Pledges Support to Nigeria in Fight Against Terrorism, Offers Weapons, Expertise

• Russia has pledged to strengthen military cooperation with Nigeria in its fight against terrorism, offering weapons, operational support, and strategic expertise.

• The Russian Federation is willing to share its experience and expertise in counter-terrorism operations with Nigeria

The Russian Federation has pledged stronger military cooperation with Nigeria in its ongoing fight against terrorism, offering weapons, operational support, and strategic expertise to bolster the country’s counterinsurgency operations.

This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Representative of the President of Russia, Lieutenant General Andrei Averianov, to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa.

Averianov emphasised Russia’s readiness to deepen defence cooperation with Nigeria, describing the West African country as a major regional power and critical partner.

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“Russia is engaged in special operations facing 39 adversary nations, during which we have developed new methods we are willing to share with Nigeria to support the fight against terrorism,” he said.

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General Musa welcomed the Russian offer, stressing the need for expanded partnerships in areas such as special operations training, intelligence sharing, and equipment maintenance.

“We need to expand training in Special Operations and provision of requisite equipment, special boats, fast attack craft, and amphibious training,” he said.