Nigeria–India Defence Alliance Hits a Major Milestone as top Indian General Storms Army HQ Abuja!
By Passman Akpos
In what security analysts are calling a game-changing diplomatic strike, Nigeria’s strategic defence ties with India surged to a new high on December 9, 2025, when the Indian Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, paid a high-profile visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu (NAM), at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
The closed-door engagement, described as “frank, friendly, and future-shaping,” reaffirmed the readiness of both military giants to boost bilateral cooperation, sharpen operational capabilities, and protect shared security interests.
India Commends Nigeria’s Military Might
During the visit, Colonel Singh applauded the Nigerian Army’s unrelenting push against threats across the nation, acknowledging the professionalism and courage of troops in ongoing operations.
He declared India’s strong desire to:
Expand elite military training for Nigerian soldiers
Deepen technical and intelligence exchanges
Strengthen cooperation in modern warfare systems
COAS: India Is A Trusted Partner In Security
Responding, Lieutenant General Shaibu hailed India’s long-term support for Nigeria’s defence evolution. He spotlighted the need to turbocharge collaboration in:
Counter-terrorism strategy
Intelligence sharing
Equipment support
Advanced professional military education
He described the India–Nigeria military bond as “not just beneficial, but critical to regional stability and global security influence.”
Symbol of Unity: Souvenirs, Signatures & Solidarity
The brief but momentous visit climaxed with:
Strategic presentation of souvenirs to Colonel Singh by the COAS
Signing of the visitors’ book
A symbolic group photograph capturing a partnership poised to influence African security for decades.
Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations, confirmed the courtesy visit and described it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s defence diplomacy.
Date: 9 December 2025
Nigeria–India: Two Nations, One Security Vision.
