Nigeria-UK Deepen Defence Ties To Tackle Modern Security Threats
In a world where security threats are increasingly cross-border and complex, Nigeria is strengthening alliances that turn shared interests into shared action.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, on 6 February 2026 received the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, at Defence Headquarters in Abuja, as both countries move to deepen defence cooperation against contemporary security challenges.
General Oluyede commended the UK for its enduring support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, particularly in professional military education, specialised training and operational capacity development, noting that sustained collaboration remains vital to strengthening national and regional security.
He reaffirmed the AFN’s commitment to continuous professional development and called for expanded cooperation, especially in emerging security domains and intelligence support, to boost operational effectiveness.
Dr Montgomery congratulated the CDS on his distinguished service and acknowledged steady progress in Nigeria-UK defence relations.
He reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to strengthening defence ties, describing the partnership as forward-looking and mutually beneficial, with both nations sharing responsibility for regional stability, capacity building and tackling evolving threats.
The high-level engagement focused on enhancing operational and strategic cooperation between the AFN and the United Kingdom in response to dynamic regional and global security challenges.
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