Nigerian and Zambian Armies Strengthen Military Cooperation

During high-level bilateral military talks at the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX 2026) in Lagos, Lieutenant General Shaibu of the Nigerian Army and Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele of the Zambian Army committed to enhancing military cooperation. The discussions, confirmed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, centered on strengthening regional defense frameworks to address shared threats, including terrorism, insurgency, and transnational organized crime.

Lieutenant General Shaibu emphasized the necessity for a united response among African nations to tackle these challenges. He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's dedication to deepening military relations with Zambia, particularly in counterterrorism operations, military education, peace support missions, and operational capacity building.

In response, Lieutenant General Zyeele praised Nigeria's leadership in regional security and expressed Zambia's readiness to expand bilateral military cooperation to enhance operational effectiveness and mutual security objectives across Africa. This engagement was part of Lieutenant General Shaibu's strategic activities at AFRIDEX 2026, which gathered African defense chiefs and stakeholders.