EU, Nigeria discuss delivery of €20 million defence support package

The Federal Government of Nigeria has engaged with the European Union (EU) to finalize arrangements for a €20 million defence support package aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Armed Forces. This announcement was made by Leah Katung-Babatunde, Special Assistant to the Minister of Defence on Media, following a meeting between the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, and a delegation from the European External Action Service (EEAS).

The package, provided under the EU’s European Peace Facility (EPF), marks the EU's first bilateral defence support package for Nigeria and will focus on non-lethal military equipment, technical training, and maintenance. The assistance will prioritize the procurement of Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) equipment, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), night vision capabilities, and individual protective gear for Nigerian troops.

This initiative comes in response to the joint consultations between the EU and the Nigerian Armed Forces, and it is expected to complement broader regional stabilisation efforts, particularly through the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).

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