The Commander of the United States Africa Command, General Michael Langley, has visited the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, noted that the AFRICOM Commander was accompanied by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills.
According to Gusau, Langley commended the Defence Headquarters’ strategy in combating insecurity.
He stated, “General Langley praised Nigeria’s approach to tackling insecurity within the country and its strategic leadership role in the sub-region. He also congratulated the Chief of Defence Staff on his appointment as Chairman of the Committee of ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff.”
Gusau added that the CDS pledged to collaborate with other nations to eliminate terrorism in West Africa.
He further noted that Musa requested the United States’ support in the procurement of weapons and other equipment.
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