Nigeria's Defence Chief Oluyede Supports ECOWAS Security Efforts

On October 15, General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, reaffirmed the nation's commitment to the ECOWAS regional security initiatives during a courtesy visit from the outgoing and incoming Chairmen of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff. The outgoing chairman, Lieutenant General Amara Idara Bangura of Sierra Leone, expressed gratitude for Nigeria's support for the committee and West African security during his tenure, particularly highlighting Nigeria's contributions to peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.

He urged Oluyede to extend similar support to his successor, Vice Admiral Oumar Wade of Senegal. Wade acknowledged Nigeria's leadership in the region and emphasized the need for cooperation to tackle threats such as terrorism and maritime insecurity.

In response, Oluyede called for unity among ECOWAS countries to address common security challenges and assured Wade of Nigeria's full support for a successful tenure.