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Ihekweazu appointed head of WHO’s health emergencies programme amid leadership overhaul
Health

Ihekweazu appointed head of WHO’s health emergencies programme amid leadership overhaul

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By Abujah Racheal

In a significant reorganisation of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) senior leadership, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed as the new head of the organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme.

The change is part of a broader leadership shake-up announced by WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

The shake-up aims to streamline the agency’s operations and enhance its responsiveness to global health challenges.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ihekweazu, a Nigerian-German epidemiologist, previously served as the Assistant Director-General for Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance Systems at WHO.

The former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was appointed Acting Regional Director for Africa at WHO.

In his new role as Head of Health Emergencies Programme, he will oversee the organisation’s largest department responsible for coordinating responses to health emergencies worldwide.

His appointment follows the departure of Dr Mike Ryan, who had led the Health Emergencies Programme through critical periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

The leadership overhaul also includes the consolidation of WHO’s existing divisions into four main pillars, with only a few members of the previous senior leadership team retained.

Dr Jeremy Farrar will assume the role of Assistant Director-General of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control, while Dr Sylvie Briand is set to become the new Chief Scientist.

Dr Yukiko Nakatani and Dr Razia Pendse would continue in their roles
as Assistant Director-General for Health Systems, and Chef de Cabinet respectively, ensuring continuity within the restructured organisation.

Tedros said that the new leadership team was selected to ensure gender balance and geographical representation, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

The appointments were scheduled to take effect on June 16, ahead of the upcoming World Health Assembly.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Ihekweazu’s extensive experience in public health positions him well to lead WHO’s efforts in managing health emergencies and strengthening global health security. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo/Kadiri Abdulrahman

Abiodun inaugurates Abeokuta Polo Club
Sports

Abiodun inaugurates Abeokuta Polo Club

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By Joy Akinsanya
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, on Saturday inaugurated the Abeokuta Polo Club and polo.
Abiodun, while speaking at the Polo Estate in Kobape, Abeokuta, said that the introduction of polo game was timely and welcomed.
He said that polo couldn’t have come at a better time than when the state was set to host the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games”.
Abiodun, who was represented by his Deputy Noimot Salako-Oyedele, commended the president of the club, Dr Sheriff Abdulrahman Adams, for the bold initiative.
He added that polo would position Abeokuta alongside Lagos and Ibadan as a key hub for the sport of kings.
Abiodun said that the Polo Club was more than a sporting venue, saying it is a project with significant socio-economic potential, capable of attracting polo enthusiasts.
He said it would attract players from around the world, which would boost tourism, hospitality and investment in Ogun.
The governor said that the initiative aligns with his administration’s agenda to make Ogun a preferred destination to live, work and play.
He called on other investors to key into the vision of president of the club, both in supporting the successful delivery of the club.
Abiodun urged investors to explore any complementary opportunities in hospitality, infrastructure and leisure that will further elevate sporting experience in the state.
He said that as a government, he remains committed to providing the enabling environment for such ventures to flourish.
He invited those present to the Gateway Games holding in various centres  across the state, promising them an exhilarating time.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, described the game as interesting and classic.
He urged interested citizens to join the Polo Club as well as support the development drive of the club.
In his remarks, the Olowu of Owu, Oba Saka Matemilola, commended the initiator of the club, saying it would help in promoting sports in the state as well as provide job opportunities for the youths.
He pledged the support of the Egba Council of Obas towards the success of the project.
Earlier, Abdulrahman said the occasion signified the beginning of an exciting journey to create a world-class polo club that will not only elevate the sport in Ogun and Abeokuta in particular, but the country as a whole.
He said that the creation of the club would also contribute meaningfully to the socio- economic development of Abeokuta and Ogun at large.
The president said that it is aimed at attracting tourists and visitors to Abeokuta, thereby increasing revenue for local businesses and stimulating economic growth.
He said it would also create employment opportunities for locals, both directly and indirectly, with a view to promoting Abeokuta’s culture and heritage. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Joseph Edeh
World Bank to construct latrines for 1,500 households in Katsina
Environment

World Bank to construct latrines for 1,500 households in Katsina

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By Abbas Bamalli

The World Bank, in collaboration with the Katsina State Government, is to construct latrines for about 1,500 households across three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.

Alhaji Ibrahim Dankaba, the Executive Director of the state’s Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (STOWASSA), disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday.

Dankaba said this during an advocacy visit to the Chairmen and other key stakeholders of the three benefiting LGAs of Baure, Funtua and Kafur.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dankaba was represented by a Sanitation Officer, Mr Muntari Sani-Saulawa.

According to Dankaba, the visit was part of preparations for the 2025 Household Latrines Exercise under the World Bank supported NG-SURWASH project.

He added that the key activities include the community engagement for the formation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Committees (WASHCOMs).

Dankaba mentioned other activities as the establishment of Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs), and conducting both household baseline surveys and household screenings.

“Furthermore, the activities also aim to strengthen community involvement and lay the groundwork for sustainable sanitation improvements, in line with the project’s goal of achieving universal access to safe water and sanitation.

“The project aims to construct 1,500 household latrines across the three selected local government areas.

“The benefiting communities in Baure LGA include Garki, Babban- Mutum, and Yanduna, where 125 latrines will be delivered.

“In Funtua LGA, the communities of Nassarawa and Dikke will benefit from 250 latrines each, while Mahuta and Gozaki in Kafur LGA, will also benefit 250 household latrines each,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Benson Iziama

23 states arrive Ogun for national sports festival
Sports

23 states arrive Ogun for national sports festival

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By Abiodun Lawal

No fewer than 23 states have arrived in Ogun State for the National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ 2024.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the biennial festival is to officially commence on Sunday.

The Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, made the disclosure in an interview with NAN on Saturday in Abeokuta.

Olopade told NAN that there were visible signs that the state would host the best festival in the history of the country.

“Twenty-three states are already in the camp; their feeding and welfare are top-notch and seamless.

“I just spoke with leaders of four states who are already praising the state.

“Globally, if you have an event of this nature, the first thing is accommodation and feeding,” he said.

NAN observed that finishing touches were ongoing at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, venue of the opening ceremony.

NAN also observed that different cultural troops were at the main bowl of the stadium rehearsing performances for the ceremony.

Some sports fans and analysts who spoke to NAN expressed confidence that the festival would surpass the successes recorded in the last edition in Delta State.

Mr Abiodun Alabi, Abeokuta-based sports journalist, told NAN that he believed that the sports festival would be better than the previous editions.

Alabi expressed hope that new talents would be discovered from the festival.

“The event will throw more talents that will go on to represent Nigeria at national and international events. It will also create expected economic opportunities for the people of the state.

“The game already left a legacy in terms of infrastructure; the MKO Abiola Stadium, with its new look and capacity, can now host major international events,” he said.

“Already we have three events coming after this festival, and that’s clearly one of the things that come with a national sports festival.

Mr Micheal Adesanya, a sports fan, expressed confidence that the festival would come out as a good event in terms of the quality of athletes and talent discovery.

Adesanya noted that the festival was to promote unity among Nigerians.

He appealed to the organisers not to politicise the games, calling on authorities to ensure that proper talents were discovered to replace ageing ones. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Peter Amine

NDDC conducts test for 6,000 foreign scholarship applicants in Niger Delta
Education

NDDC conducts test for 6,000 foreign scholarship applicants in Niger Delta

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By Desmond Ejibas

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has concluded a Computer-Based Test (CBT) to select candidates for its 2025 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship programme.

Chief Boma Iyaye, Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the NDDC, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt on Saturday.

He stated that about 6,000 applicants selected from the nine states across the Niger Delta sat for the examination.

“The scholarship programme, which began in 2010, has produced top-level professionals with technical knowledge, capacity, and expertise to compete across various sectors,” he said.

Iyaye reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to human capital development as a means of creating opportunities for people in the Niger Delta to excel.

He attributed the relatively low number of applicants who sat the examinations to the inability of some candidates to submit required documentation and information.

“As a result, only 6,000 applicants from across the nine Niger Delta States participated in the CBT examination, which was conducted over a period of three days.

“Although, the financial burden of the foreign scholarship programme is huge, the NDDC remains committed to sustaining it,” he assured.

Iyaye also revealed that the commission was considering the expansion of the scholarship initiative to include undergraduate studies at Nigerian universities.

He noted that the introduction of a local scholarship component would allow more indigenous students from the region to benefit from the programme.

Dr George Uzonwanne, Director of Education, Health, and Social Services at the NDDC, stressed that the development of any nation was measured  by the quality of its education.

He explained that the scholarship programme was designed to produce highly skilled professionals with the expertise required to contribute meaningfully in sectors such as the oil and gas industry.

“The programme equips our young people with the relevant training and skills needed for effective participation in the Federal Government local content initiatives.

“It also enables them to specialise in their chosen fields of study, thereby enhancing their globally competitiveness,” Uzonwanne stated.

He expressed confidence in the transparency of the selection process and assured that the scheme would continue.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the scholarship programme covers disciplines in the sciences, including engineering, agricultural science, environmental science, geosciences, information technology, management sciences, law, and architecture. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Don advocates mangroves restoration to tackle climate change
Environment

Don advocates mangroves restoration to tackle climate change

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By Shedrack Frank

Prof. Dileep Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa, has advocated mangroves restoration to mitigate climate action and boost restoration in Nigeria.

Kumar said this on Saturday during a workshop tagged: “Capacity Building Training for Community Women and Youth on Mangroves Restoration.

He commended the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), community leaders, women of Toru-Orua, students of Hensard University, and climate advocates for the workshop.

The vice chancellor was represented at the event by Prof. Femi Shaka, Dean Communication and Media Studies, Hensard University.

“This capacity building workshop on Mangrove Restoration was organised with the hope that we can open new doors of opportunity to our participants.

“Education is more than just the acquisition of information,” he said.

According to him, there is an intention to make a real difference by harnessing a movement.

Kumar said the objectives of the workshop was to give opportunity to a number of women and youths with the skill to restore the mangroves.

He said: “The path to environmental stewardship is paved not with grandeur, but with silent, mundane acts of care.”

In his remarks, Prof. Aduabobo Ibitoru-Hart, Board Member, CSDevNet, represented by Mr Patrick Amaibi, state coordinator CSDevNet, said mangroves were the backbone of the coastal resilience.

“Mangroves shield humans from erosion, nurturing biodiversity, and combating climate change.

“Yet, humans face relentless threats from deforestation and unsustainable practices,” he said.

He added that a collaboration between Hensard University, CSDevNet, and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, was a bold step toward reversing the loss.

“Our goal is to train 100 participants; 30 women and 70 students in mangrove restoration techniques, fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable livelihoods.

“By focusing on women, we champion gender equity, recognising their critical role in conservation and community resilience,” he said.

According to him, the initiative aligned with Nigeria’s climate goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13 on Climate Action and SDG 5 on Gender Equality.

“We can restore a pilot mangrove site, develop a community action plan, and lay the foundation for ongoing restoration efforts,” he said.

Mr Stephen Abu, National Coordinator, CSDevNet, said that Nigeria was still faced with the issue of climate change, which must be addressed.

He said that planting of trees was still another good way to tackle climate action on the part of human beings.

He said that behavioural change could also rescue the impact of climate change, by doing things that would help restore the immediate environment.

One of the beneficiaries, Miss Mary Domotimi, a student of the university, commended the organisers for the training.

High point of the event was the planting of trees in the campus by the students, lecturers, and the organisers of the workshop. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Benson Ezugwu/Joe Idika

Anambra guber: INEC publishes particulars of 16 governorship candidates
Politics

Anambra guber: INEC publishes particulars of 16 governorship candidates

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By Emmanuel Oloniruha

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday published particulars of 16 candidates nominated for the Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election.

The commission disclosed this in a statement by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee in Abuja.

Olumekun said that this followed the conclusion of party primaries by 16 political parties and uploading of their candidates’ nomination forms by 6 pm on May 12 when the dedicated portal automatically shut down.

“As provided in Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and listed as item 4 on the timetable and schedule of activities for the election, INEC has published the personal particulars of each candidate and their running mate at its state headquarters and the 21 Local Government offices across Anambra,” he stated.

Olumekun said that the publication was done by displaying copies of the form EC9, along with all the accompanying academic credentials and other documents submitted by the candidates.

“We appeal to Nigerians to scrutinise the documents.

“Any aspirant who participated in his/her party’s primaries with reasonable grounds to believe that the information provided by a candidate is false can challenge the nomination in a Federal High Court as provided in Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act 2022,” he said.

Olumekun disclosed that the final list of candidates would be published on June 9 which is at least 150 days before the day of the election.

This, according to him, is in line with the provision of Section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and listed as item 7 on the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the election. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Francis Onyeukwu

Aruna shines as ITTF World Championships begin in Doha
Sports

Aruna shines as ITTF World Championships begin in Doha

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By Vivian Ahanmisi

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna stole the spotlight on opening day of 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Doha with a dominant 4-0 win over Brazil’s Victor Ishiy in Men’s Singles.

Aruna, the 2024 African Cup champion, on Saturday delivered a confident performance, winning 11-9, 11-7, 11-7, 11-9 to underline his top-contender status.

Also impressing for Nigeria, Olajide Omotayo and Kabirat Ayoola edged Egypt’s Mahmoud Helmy and Hend Fathy 3-2 in a gripping Mixed Doubles battle.

In spite of losing the first game, the Nigerian pair rallied brilliantly to clinch victory in five thrilling sets and reach the second round.

Elsewhere, Egypt’s Yousra Helmy advanced in Women’s Singles with a commanding 4-1 win over Australia’s Jocelyn Lam.

However, several African players bowed out early, including Nigeria’s Hope Udoaka and Ethiopia’s Darara Dufera, who lost in straight sets.

The 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships, featuring over 300 athletes from 70 countries, runs for nine days in Doha, Qatar.

Matches are being held at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall and Qatar University Sports Complex, with strong global interest and fierce competition.

A major upset came in Mixed Doubles as unseeded Italians Bobocica and Stoyanov stunned 12th seeds Ionescu and Szőcs 3-0.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that fans can expect more thrilling encounters when action resumes on Sunday, with several key fixtures on the schedule. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo

Industrialisation: Don advocates sustained investment in tech, education
Economy/Business

Industrialisation: Don advocates sustained investment in tech, education

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By Tiamiyu Arobani

Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Senior Special Advisor to the President of African Development Bank on Industrialisation has advocated for sustained investment in education and technology for Nigeria’s industrialisation.

Oyelaran-Oyeyinka stated this at a lecture titled: “Divergent Outcomes: Asia and Africa Development Strategy” at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) as part of the unveiling of his latest book.

The book co-authored with Dr Oyebanke Abejirin was titled: “From Reversal of Fortune to Economic Resurgence: Industrialisation and Leadership in Asian Prosperity and Nigeria’s Regress”.

In his presentation, Oyelaran-Oyeyinka identified deliberate actions and visionary leadership as key requirements for the industralisation of Nigeria.

The book investigated the stark divergence in development outcomes between Nigeria and a group of Asian economies that began from similar starting points in the post-colonial period.

He explored the factors behind the rapid industrial growth of Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Bangladesh, countries that began their post-colonial journey at similar levels of development as Nigeria.

Sharing his insights from the book, the author examined how four countries were able to transform key sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing and textiles, into competitive, export-oriented industries.

He noted that in contrast, in spite of possessing similar resources and initial conditions, Nigeria’s economy had faced slow development due to its over-reliance on oil exports and lack of diversification.

Oyelaran-Oyeyinka articulated what he termed Nigeria’s ‘reversal of fortune’, a situation in which a country once held an economic advantage over several Asian nations in income per capita and industrial potential now lagged behind.

He outlined three major causes for Nigeria’s underperformance, including the failure to transition from resource dependence to diversified industrial production.

Others, according to him, were resource-dependence resulting in shocks from volatility of oil-based revenues and persistent gaps in political leadership and institutional capacity.

“Industrialisation does not occur by accident. It requires deliberate action, visionary leadership and sustained investment in education, technology, and long-term policy planning.

“Countries that made early investments in these areas were able to build competitive economies that navigated external shocks and maintained steady growth.

“Nigeria, however, has struggled due to its continued dependence on commodity exports and the importation of finished goods, which has hindered the development of a robust industrial base.’’

The author expressed his unwavering faith in Nigeria’s manifest destiny of greatness, saying most nations that suffered “reversals” eventually overcame through persistence and leadership.

“I still believe in Nigeria’s manifest destiny of greatness,” he expressed optimism.

The event which generated frank discussions among academics, students and policymakers, sparked important dialogue about the challenges facing resource-rich countries and the need for visionary leadership to ensure sustainable development.

The LSE launch marked the second major stop on the book’s launch tour, following a lecture at Harvard University in Boston earlier this year while the next stop on the book tour would be at the University of Cambridge.

During the event, Oyelaran-Oyeyinka would continue his conversation on leadership in development, and the lessons African nations can learn from successful economies in Asia. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Halima Sheji

Scaling-up Nigeria/Pakistan bilateral relations
Features , Foreign

Scaling-up Nigeria/Pakistan bilateral relations

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By Maureen Okon

Nigeria and Pakistan, both members of the Commonwealth of Nations and Developing-8, have enjoyed blossoming diplomatic and bilateral relations over the years.

The relations established on March 22, 1961, spans from trade to defence and cultural exchanges; it is growing deeper, with both countries building strong ties.

In 2023, Pakistani exports to Nigeria was approximated at 39.8 million dollars, consisting mainly of packaged medicaments, synthetic fabrics, and vinyl chloride polymers.

Pakistani imports from Nigeria are worth 565.09 million dollars in 2024, according to the UN COMTRADE database on international trade.

Some Pakistani imports from Nigeria are mineral fuels, oils, distillation products, oil seed, oleagic fruits, grain, seed, fruits, wastes of food industry, animal fodder, cotton, raw hides and skins, among others.

Both countries have benefited through the trade relationship and are working to strengthen their ties through trade delegations and business liaison.

In 2021, Pakistan energised its relations with Nigeria and Africa through the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), using the ‘’Engage Africa Policy’’ platform.

The policy, which was implemented to strengthen trade and economic ties with Nigeria, then went further to extend the relationship to other Africa countries by opening five new diplomatic missions in; Rwanda, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Djibouti, and Ghana.

Weighing in on the relations, Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, said that his country’s historical relationship with Nigeria continued to deepen with engagement in trade, cultural and military exchanges.

Khan said that both countries would continue to strive harder to further improve their bilateral ties.

In 2024, Pakistan collaborated with Beauty West Africa (BWA) exhibition held in Lagos, where the Pakistani ambassador said that the collaboration between his country and Nigeria on raw material for beauty products should be strengthened to enhance investments both countries.

The BWA seventh edition was termed as the biggest beauty exhibition of its kind in recent times which had in attendance more than 300 exhibitors from 52 countries.

Khan said the collaboration between his country and Nigeria on raw material for beauty products should be strengthened to enhance investments in the country.

The 7th edition of the beauty show was termed as the biggest of its kind in recent times, and it had more than 300 exhibitors from 52 countries in attendance.

The countries included Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Korea, Egypt, China, India, Europe, the Middle East, and South America, among others.

According to Khan, the collaboration is a win-win situation where the exchange of goods and services is the bedrock of the relationship of Nigeria and Pakistan.

“Nigeria has got a lot of stuff available in terms of raw materials for the beauty products, hence the need for collaboration; Pakistani investors can come and make investments over here.

“They can establish some small manufacturing units, which in turn both countries can benefit from this kind of joint ventures and joint collaboration, so it has to be a win-win situation for both sides,” Khan said.

The envoy said that the existing cultural similarities between both countries for ages had created the platform for the exchange at the BWA show.

Some Pakistani exhibitors lauded the organisers of the exhibition for creating a platform for more than 52 countries to showcase their beauty products in Nigeria.

They said that the platform provided opportunities to connect and network with one another.

Worthy of mention, Nigeria and Pakistan have forged strategic bonds in counter-terrorism, and border security to reinforce bilateral military relations.

Recently, Gen. Shahir Mirza, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, paid a strategic visit to Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff.

The strategic meeting marked a significant step toward reinforcing military cooperation, specifically in the areas of training, intelligence sharing and counterterrorism.

The collaboration saw both countries training over 2,000 Nigerian military officers who received training from various Pakistani military institutions, as part of the collaboration to boost defence capabilities of both countries.

The training initiative aims to enhance Nigeria’s military operations against insurgency and terrorism.

Mirza said that Nigeria was a continental powerhouse with geo-strategic importance to Pakistan.

He expressed his country’s readiness to further collaborate with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON).

On his part, Musa said that the Nigerian Military would continue to build its capacity in collaboration with the Pakistani Armed Forces.

The chief of defence staff empahsised the importance of having a strategic collaboration between both countries in the area of training, particularly, Special Forces training; management of veteran affairs, border security and intelligence.

He added that these collaborative efforts had birthed the training of over two thousand officers in various Pakistani military institutions.

The Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that Mirza met with Nigeria’s defense minister as well as the chiefs of the army, navy and air force.

“The meetings focused on challenges faced by both countries, especially in the domain of counterterrorism, as well as broader defense cooperation and regional security.

“During the separately-held meetings, both sides engaged in discussions on challenges faced by both countries especially in the domain of Counter Terrorism (CT) and areas of mutual interest, including security, defense cooperation, and the evolving international / regional landscape.

“Both sides reaffirmed the resolve to further enhance defense and military collaboration between both militaries,” ISPR said.

The two countries enjoy excellent relations in defence and military domains. Nigerian Air Force has inducted 3 JF-17 thunder jets and 10 Super Mushak aircrafts in their fleet procured from Pakistan.

Under Pakistan Technical Assistance Programme, Pakistan offers scholarships to Nigerian students; there are approximately 2500 Pakistanis living in Nigeria.

In the light of similar security and economic challenges faced by Nigeria and Pakistan, analysts say deepening bilateral relations between the two countries will be mutually beneficial.

They say enhancing counter-terrorism and defence cooperation has become imperative as both nations battle onslaughts from insurgents.(NANFeatures)

***If used, please credit the writer and the News Agency of Nigeria.

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