By Goodluck Ikiebe in Abuja.
The Nigerian Army has expressed readiness for effective collaboration with its Indian counterpart on capacity development.
The Reporters gathered that the bilateral collaboration would be in the areas of military training, health, technology among others,as contained in a statement released by Brigadier General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU,Director, Army Public Relations in Abuja.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, according to the director,made this known in Abuja when he received in audience a delegation from Defence Scoping of India at Army Headquarters.
General Yahaya noted that India had enormous potential that the Nigerian Army could explore in support of its training and operations, adding that
the historical ties between the two nations had mutual benefits.
While commending the delegation for the visit, he reiterated
that the collaboration would facilitate information sharing and exchange of experiences in military development.
The COAS noted that the Nigerian Army could further develop the capacity of its medical personnel and enhance technological capacity in aid of military operations.
The leader of the delegation, Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare (rtd), who is the Military Adviser to National Council of India, stated that he was at Army Headquarters to explore frontiers for effective collaboration between both countries.
He assured the COAS of India’s desire to continually assist and cooperate with the Nigerian Army in training, human capacity development and other viable areas.
The Military Adviser also expressed optimism that the visit would enhance the historical ties between the two countries and sharpen the skills of the Nigerian Army personnel,as envisaged.
Retired Gen.Khandare assured that the Government of India would continue to support the Nigerian Army in providing the necessary skills that would enhance troops’ capacity in the ongoing military operations across the country.
