By Helen Udo, Abuja -NIGERIA.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Government of Switzerland have reiterated their commitment to sustaining and strengthening existing defence collaborations, with a strong emphasis on non-kinetic approaches to security. This assurance was given when the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Patrick Felix Egloff, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
During the visit, Ambassador Egloff reaffirmed Switzerland’s dedication to deepening diplomatic and defence relations with Nigeria. He highlighted Switzerland’s interest in supporting humanitarian engagement, peacebuilding initiatives and other non-kinetic strategies aimed at addressing the root causes of insecurity through dialogue, development assistance and institutional partnerships.
A statement issued by major General Samaila Uba, Director of
Information Officer on Thursday in Abuja.
In his response, General Oluyede welcomed the Ambassador and expressed appreciation for Switzerland’s continued support and interest in Nigeria’s stability.
He acknowledged the value of Switzerland’s non-kinetic contributions in complementing military efforts and expressed optimism that the bilateral relationship would yield more impactful outcomes, particularly in peacebuilding and strategic cooperation, as both countries pursue collaborative approaches to security challenges.
