The United Kingdom (UK) has donated a training facility to the Nigerian Army to aid in counterinsurgency, News About Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed in a statement from the British High Commission in Nigeria, on Tuesday.
The facility, located in Ogun State, was officially handed over in a ceremony attended by top military officials from both countries.
The UK Ministry of Defence funded the construction of the facility, which was built by a team of Royal Engineers from the British Army in collaboration with Nigerian Army Engineers.
The new training centre is designed to enhance the realism of military exercises, ensuring that Nigerian soldiers are better prepared for the challenges of modern warfare and future deployments.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, pointed out the deep and long-standing security relationship between the UK and Nigeria.
He said, “The UK has deep interests in Nigeria’s development, security, and stability. We enjoy a long-standing security and defence relationship, underpinned by a shared desire to support regional and international peace and security.
“Our work with the Nigerian Armed Forces seeks to build capacity to address the root causes of insurgency and insecurity and support institutional modernisation and transformation.
“We provide substantial security and development support to Nigeria, including capacity-building assistance, training facilities, and equipment.
“The British Government will continue to work with Nigeria to respond to the drivers of conflict – and all these engagements, we hope, will lead to better security, stability, and enhanced growth partnerships for the good of both our countries.”
