Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Hosts Delegation From National Defence College Of The Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, hosted a delegation from the National Defence College of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as part of their study tour to Nigeria.
The visit underscores bilateral cooperation between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Uganda in the areas of defence cooperation, regional peace, security, and institutional capacity development.
The Ugandan delegation was received by senior officials of the Ministry led by Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Director, Policy Research and Statistics Department (PRS), Ambassador Ali Gombe, mni, Director, African Affairs Department, and Brigadier General Lawal Idris, Defence Liaison Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside other officials of the Ministry.
Speaking on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu welcomed the delegation and described the visit as a reflection of the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Nigeria and Uganda. He further conveyed the Government of Nigeria’s condolences and solidarity to the Governments and peoples of the Republic of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo over the recent Ebola outbreak which reportedly claimed over 130 lives, while praying for the repose of the departed souls,
speedy recovery of affected persons, and comfort for bereaved families.
In his remarks, Ambassador Ali Gombe, Director, African Affairs Department in the Ministry, warmly welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Uganda. He further congratulated Uganda on its peaceful political transition and wished the delegation a productive and rewarding study tour in Nigeria.
The interactive session featured extensive discussions on diplomacy, regional peace and security, global power transition, terrorism, climate change, regional cooperation, and Africa’s role in the evolving international order.
During the session, Brigadier General Lawal Idris presented a paper titled “Adaptation to Global Power Transition: Nigeria in Perspective,” which examined the implications of the emerging global order for Nigeria, Africa, and the sub-region. He highlighted the importance of economic diversification, defence modernisation, regional cooperation, technological advancement, and human capital development as key adaptation strategies for African states in the emerging multipolar international system.
The discussions also focused on regional security challenges within the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin regions, including terrorism, unconstitutional changes of government, and the importance of multinational cooperation in addressing asymmetric security threats.
Officials of the Ministry highlighted Nigeria’s continued commitment to democratic governance, regional stability, intelligence sharing, and joint security operations within the framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).
Participants further exchanged views on the impact of climate change, transhumance movements, youth unemployment, and maritime insecurity on regional peace and development, while emphasizing the need for enhanced African cooperation and collective responses to emerging challenges.
The delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Nigerian Armed Forces for the warm reception, hospitality, and valuable engagements during the study visit.
The event concluded with the presentation of gifts as symbols of friendship and goodwill between Nigeria and Uganda.
