As part of ongoing efforts to deepen military cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa, the Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, has conducted a working visit to key Nigerian Army institutions in Kaduna State.
The South African Army chief was received and escorted by the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Wase.
During the visit, Lt. Gen. Mbatha toured prominent facilities including the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji, and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna.Speaking at the event, Lt. Gen.
Mbatha stated that the visit aimed to strengthen bilateral military ties and benchmark training systems between the armed forces of both countries.
He highlighted existing cooperation agreements and expressed interest in enhancing professional exchanges, joint training initiatives, and shared strategies to address regional security challenges.
The engagement forms part of a broader itinerary for Lt. Gen. Mbatha in Nigeria, which has included high-level meetings in Abuja with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and visits to other strategic institutions like the National Defence College and the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command.
Both nations have emphasized that closer collaboration will improve operational capabilities, support counter-terrorism efforts, and contribute to greater stability and collective defence across the African continent.
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