EU to Provide €20 Million Defence Aid to Nigeria's Armed Forces

The European Union is set to provide €20 million in defence assistance to Nigeria to support the Armed Forces in tackling insecurity, as announced by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.). This assistance will be delivered under the European Peace Facility, with an EU technical delegation scheduled to visit Abuja in November to finalize the delivery modalities.

The announcement was made through a statement by the minister’s aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde, following a meeting between Musa and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot. Musa expressed gratitude for the EU's ongoing support and reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to enhancing security.

He noted that while relative peace is returning, challenges such as kidnapping and attacks on communities persist. The minister also mentioned that Nigeria is expecting ten attack helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles through the efforts of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Musa highlighted the importance of addressing regional security issues, particularly concerning Lake Chad.