The UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, has visited Nigeria to reaffirm the UK's longstanding defence partnership in the fight against terrorism. Coaker met with senior officials at the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai headquarters in Maiduguri, highlighting the importance of the bilateral relationship in addressing security challenges. The minister praised Nigeria's leadership in West Africa and reiterated the UK government's commitment to support Nigeria in its counter-insurgency operations.
The UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker has reaffirmed the longstanding defence partnership between his country and Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and counter insurgency opration in the North-East. Coaker, who is on a working visit to Nigeria, stated this at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Waidi Shaibu, the Theatre Commander of the OPHK, commended the UK for its sustained support in combating insurgency in the region. He described the visit as a testament to the longstanding cordial relationship between Nigeria and the UK. “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Lord Vernon Coaker and his distinguished entourage to Maiduguri, the ‘Home of Peace,’ which also hosts the Headquarters of JTF OPHK. “This visit validates the strong partnership between our nations” .
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