EU pledges deeper security cooperation with Nigeria

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : In his response, Oluyede expressed gratitude for the EU's continued support to Nigeria, noting that he was well acquainted with the various interventions and programmes implemented by the union.
64% : " Mignot further assured the CDS of the EU's readiness to deepen cooperation with Nigeria, especially in areas that would strengthen security and promote sustainable peace.
62% : He added, "EU's support for Nigeria goes beyond military assistance, extending to governance, political processes, and institutional development, particularly at a time he described as complex and demanding.
59% : He stressed, "Nigeria's strategic importance to the European Union, 19 out of the EU's 27 member states currently maintain diplomatic missions in the country.
59% : He noted that enhanced and timely EU support would be critical in helping the Armed Forces and other security agencies effectively address these challenges.
58% : This was disclosed on Wednesday, when the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
57% : The Ambassador highlighted several ongoing EU-funded non-kinetic projects across Nigeria aimed at supporting peacebuilding, stability, and conflict prevention.
55% : The European Union and Nigeria are taking steps to further cement their existing relations through enhanced defence engagement, as part of broader efforts to address Nigeria's evolving security challenges.
55% : While congratulating Oluyede on his recent appointment, Ambassador Mignot reaffirmed the EU's commitment to supporting Nigeria in overcoming its security challenges.
55% : He commended the EU's intention to engage Nigeria directly on security matters, rather than limiting its military support primarily to the Multinational Joint Task Force.

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