NIGERIA'S CDS MUSA HOSTED TO GRAND RECEPTION IN SOUTH AFRICA ...... Harps On Security Cooperation

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, 1 July, 2024 has paid an official visit to the Chief of South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya in Pretoria, South Africa. 

A statement signed by the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed that the CDS was received by his South African counterpart in his office. 

The statement further disclosed that "General Musa was also honoured with Cannon Gun Salutes as a mark of high regard. The meeting, which was aimed at discussing matter of mutual benefits and possible areas of co-operations, saw both leaders discussing in a close door. 

During the meeting, the Chief of SANDF highlighted the significance of the meeting between the two largest economies and military powers on the African continent. The CDS further described the meeting as a panacea to addressing the multifaceted challenges bedeviling the continent. 

The need for mutual cooperation and reinforcement of bilateral ties were also discussed. Various measures to address regional security challenges were looked at.  

Furthermore, the exchange of expertise and the need to forge stronger ties between the two countries for the betterment of the continent were considered.  

Present at the meeting were the SANDF Chiefs of Intelligence, Policy and Plans, International Affairs and Joint Operations amongst other Departmental Chiefs of the SANDF.