UK Strengthens Defence Cooperation with Nigeria at AFRIDEX

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security and defence cooperation with Nigeria during the inaugural Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) held in Lagos. The event, organized in partnership with Nigeria's Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and British events company DMG Events, gathered senior officials, defence representatives, and industry leaders to address shared security challenges and opportunities for collaboration.

Major General John Clarke, Commander of the Integrated Global Defence Network at the UK Ministry of Defence, led the British delegation, delivering a keynote address and participating in a panel discussion on defence partnerships. Clarke emphasized that effective defence partnerships could bolster national capabilities and promote economic growth, stating that security and prosperity are interdependent.

The UK also hosted a reception at AFRIDEX attended by notable figures, including Major General Ibrahim Babatunde Alaya, Director-General of DICON, and Lieutenant General Emmanuel Akomaye Undiandeye, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Intelligence.