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Nigeria and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military and security cooperation as the 6th session of the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission Defence and Security Committee commenced today in Abuja.
The five-day meeting, which opened at the Nigeria Army Conference Centre and Suites, Asokoro, is expected to consolidate bilateral engagements on counterterrorism, maritime security, peacekeeping, and responses to emerging threats across the continent.
Welcoming participants, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Sunday Attah, described the Committee as a vital platform for structured dialogue between both nations. He said the forum offers “a mechanism for reviewing progress, addressing emerging security challenges, and advancing strategic initiatives.”
Dr. Attah highlighted the successes of the 5th session held in Johannesburg and recalled the Police Agreement of 2001 and the Defence Cooperation Agreement of 2013, which continue to shape bilateral training, exchanges, and joint operations.
He urged delegates to build on these achievements, stressing that “as two leading nations on the African continent, Nigeria and South Africa share a responsibility to safeguard regional peace, stability and security.”
He added that the partnership between both countries “remains a strong pillar of African solidarity, rooted in mutual respect and a vision for a secure continent.”
Leader of the South African delegation, Mr. Simeon Dumisani Dladla, said the engagement would further reinforce defence cooperation, expand training opportunities, promote intelligence sharing, and open avenues for collaboration in the defence industry.
The Abuja meeting is being attended by representatives from the South African delegation, relevant Nigerian Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and other stakeholders. Deliberations are expected to focus on practical outcomes to deepen cooperation across defence and security sectors.
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