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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria and Russia have signed a new military-technical cooperation agreement.<\/p>\n

A statement by the Nigerian Embassy in Russia said the deal provides a legal framework for the supply, servicing of military equipment, training of personnel and technology transfer.<\/p>\n

Defence Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd.), who led top military officials to Russia, signed on behalf of Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Dmitry Shugaev, Director of Federal Service for PliIitary-Technical Cooperation signed on behalf of Russia.<\/p>\n

Nigerian Ambassador, Prof. Abdullahi Shehu, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Auwal Gambo, and representatives from the Army and Air Force were present.<\/p>\n

The signing marks the termination of the 20-year similar agreement entered on March 6, 2001.<\/p>\n

Shehu explained that the partnership was purely for complementary and mutual benefits.<\/p>\n

In 2017 and 2019, Nigeria and Russia signed military cooperation and trade agreements.<\/p>\n

The 2017 deal allows Nigerian servicemen to be trained in Russia\u2019s military educational establishments.<\/p>\n

The countries agreed to exchange peacekeeping experience on piracy and terrorism.<\/p>\n

In the 2019 accord, the cooperation extended from military collaboration to oil, gas, trade, rail development, among others.<\/p>\n

The pact was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit. Nigeria is also seeking the advancement of nuclear power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Nigeria and Russia have signed a new military-technical cooperation agreement. A statement by the Nigerian Embassy in Russia said the deal provides a legal framework for the supply, servicing of military equipment, training of personnel and technology transfer. Defence Defence, Maj.-Gen. 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