CDS Oluyede, Polish Ambassador Explore New Areas of Military Cooperation
The Chief of Defence Staff, General OO Oluyede, has called for increased defence collaboration between Nigeria and Poland, with particular emphasis on border security, technology transfer and support for ongoing military operations.
General Oluyede made the call while receiving the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Nigeria, His Excellency Michał Cygan, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both countries to explore areas of mutual interest and strengthen their existing bilateral relations, particularly in addressing security challenges.
Speaking during the visit, Ambassador Cygan praised the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their professionalism, resilience and operational effectiveness in tackling security threats.
He noted that Nigeria’s strategic geographical location and continued security engagements make the country an important contributor to peace and stability across West Africa and the wider region.
The Polish envoy stressed that Nigeria and Poland could benefit from closer defence ties, especially through the exchange of knowledge, expertise and operational experience.
In his remarks, General Oluyede thanked the ambassador for the visit and underscored the importance of translating bilateral engagements into concrete defence initiatives that would strengthen operational effectiveness.
He specifically highlighted border security and technology transfer as priority areas, pointing to Poland’s experience in border management as an opportunity for mutually beneficial cooperation.
The CDS also assured the Polish envoy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s willingness to maintain engagement with Polish defence stakeholders to identify further areas of collaboration.
The visit underscores the commitment of both countries to exploring opportunities for stronger defence relations and advancing shared interests in regional peace and security
