Nigeria, EU move to finalise €20m military support deal
The Nigerian government and the European Union have begun steps to finalise a €20m military support package to boost counterterrorism operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-eu-move-to-finalise-e20m-military-support-deal/
The Federal Government and the European Union are working towards finalising a €20 million military support package to bolster Nigeria's Armed Forces. This assistance, granted under the EU's European Peace Facility, is the EU's inaugural bilateral defence aid to Nigeria. The package, approved in October 2026, will significantly enhance the operational capabilities of Nigerian troops, especially in counterterrorism operations within the Lake Chad Basin.
The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa, welcomed the bilateral assistance and urged the EU to use the recently concluded Africa Defence Exhibition to establish local defence production lines in Nigeria. The current phase of the package focuses on non-lethal equipment, technical training, and maintenance, while subsequent phases will address military medical support and advanced surveillance capabilities.
The European Peace Facility, established by the 27 EU member states in March 2021, aims to strengthen partner countries' armed forces in preventing conflicts, building peace, and enhancing international security.
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