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The Russian Federation has pledged stronger military cooperation with Nigeria in its ongoing fight against terrorism, offering weapons, operational , and strategic expertise to bolster the country’s counterinsurgency operations.

Speaking on behalf of President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Minister of Defence, Lt Gen Averianov emphasized Russia’s readiness to deepen defence cooperation with Nigeria, describing the West African country as a major regional power and critical partner.

He noted that Russia, engaged in special operations against 39 adversary nations, had developed new counterterrorism strategies it was eager to share with Nigeria.

A statement on Monday by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said the commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Representative of the President of Russia, Lieutenant General Andrei Averianov, to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.

The statement read, “The Representative of the President of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Andrei Averianov today, 28 April 2025 paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR. The Head of the Russian delegation in his remarks noted that the visit marked a memorable day in the history of the Russian Federation, while on behalf of his team, thanked the CDS for hosting them and the warm hospitality accorded to them.

“According to him, it has been 80 years since Russia fought Nazism. However, the security landscape has evolved, with asymmetric threats such as Al-Qaeda and Boko Haram now emerging. He expressed Russian delight in being part of the fight to create a more secure environment for future generations in Nigeria.

“Lt Gen Averianov stated that Russia was engaged in special operations facing 39 adversary nations, during which they had developed new methods they were willing to share with Nigeria to the fight against terrorism.

“On behalf of President Vladimir Putin and the Honourable Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, he pledged Russia’s to Nigeria in its fight against terrorism, while recognising Nigeria’s significance as a major stakeholder and power in the region.”

He further noted that Russia has been observing and learning from Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts over the years.

“He therefore added that as brothers in arms, they were ready to assist, particularly with the provision of the full range of weapons required by the Armed Forces of Nigeria to prosecute its war on terror,” the statement added.

Speaking, Musa stressed the need for expanded partnerships in areas such as special operations training, intelligence sharing, and equipment maintenance

[He said,” The CDS welcomed the delegation on behalf of the Commander in Chief, AFN, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the of the Nigerian Military. He observed that both Russia and Nigeria were undergoing challenging times, resulting in the loss of personnel and necessitating the conduct of special operations.

“He thanked the delegation for the from the Russian Federation, noting that Russia and Nigeria had long enjoyed strong ties, highlighting the need for continued partnerships in training and operations.

The CDS further emphasised the importance of exchanging instructors and students between the 2 countries for training.

“He noted that for the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, there is the need to expand training in Special Operations and provision of requisite equipment, special boats, fast attack craft and amphibious training. Others include the need for assistance in the maintenance of Russian platforms and the provision of aid surveillance respectively.

“The CDS stressed that Nigeria had several Russian-made platforms that were currently unserviceable and requested through the provision of spare parts and the deployment of Russian experts for in-country maintenance or arrangements for backloading such equipment to Russia for repairs.”

Musa appealed for enhanced intelligence sharing from Russia to Nigeria, noting that the Russians had gained valuable experience and capacity from their extended operations, particularly in the Sahel region.

“He finally thanked the delegation for their gesture for personally delivering equipment and providing a team of experts to assist in their testing, adding that the Russian Federation had fulfilled its commitment to Nigeria as promised,” the statement added.

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Jagaban has become the beautiful bride to everybody. US is offering, Isreal is offering, China is offering, Russia is offering. Just a few days ago, Putin sent a message thanking Mr President for ing UN resolution for combating Nazism..

https://nairaland.sitesunblocked.org/8409941/russia-hails-nigerian-government-over

I love the fact that Nigeria now has options to buy weapons, gone are the days US delayed the supplies of weapons to us even after payments had been made and then some and conditions limiting the capacities how the weapons could be used thereby giving some kind of upper hand to the terrorists. Nigeria can now give the US the middle finger.


After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria

That's not the issue. NSA is very corrupt. The budget is too big with nothing to show for it.

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Tinibu government will never accept that.
How can somebody that asked about Fulani cows stop Fulani menace?

Very good gesture from Russia. Nigeria accept it

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In exchange for what? You wan go collect gift from the devil

Will they take this olive branch or continue in their conspiracy. Terrorism without official or interested party collusion is near impossible.

You may soon hear some people say that they are killing their youths and decimating their people. But the same people had kept quiet as this same “youths” in guise keep infiltrating towns and villages to commit havoc.

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Mbanda:
Tinibu government will never accept that.
How can somebody that asked about Fulani cows stop Fulani menace?

Ipob with reverse reasoning, smh.

If Russia is the devil and US and Europe are angel
I will rather deal with the devil

Na from clap dance dey take start.

apc will rig the weapons

Same help they offered Niger Republic and left when they saw their insurgency no be sere sere

Nigeria is too important and too big to be ignored. Those wailers won't say Tinubu is Putin's puppet now but if it was offering this, there'd have been endless wailing.

Since na offer Nigeria govt will be like send money instead, we will buy the weapons

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Jagaban has become the beautiful bride to everybody. US is offering, Isreal is offering, China is offering, Russia is offering. Just a few days ago, Putin sent a message thanking Mr President for ing UN resolution for combating Nazism..

https://nairaland.sitesunblocked.org/8409941/russia-hails-nigerian-government-over

I love the fact that Nigeria now has options to buy weapons, gone are the days US delayed the supplies of weapons to us even after payments had been made and then some and conditions limiting the capacities how the weapons could be used thereby giving some kind of upper hand to the terrorists. Nigeria can now give the US the middle finger.


After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria

God Bless Russia 🇷🇺



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PlayerMeji:
Same help they offered Niger Republic and left when they saw their insurgency no be sere sere

Don't compare apples with oranges. Russian mercenaries are not coming to our soil to fight like in Niger, Mali & co. They're only offering sales of weapons.

I hope some people will not handover those weapons to Boko Haram and Fulani bandits ?

PlayerMeji:
Same help they offered Niger Republic and left when they saw their insurgency no be sere sere

Left in your dream abi?

Cuz that never happened.

Gradually influence of America is wanning faster than expected, no thanks to man of gadara.


Before now, you would hold Ur money, yet a president of a particular nation would tell you that, u cannot buy weapons and no nation can dear them that, she wants to sell for you instead.


Now, every nation is at liberty to trade whichever way she likes.

jocelynor:
Since na offer Nigeria govt will be like send money instead, we will buy the weapons

Ehen...

In exchange for what? You people better talk now as we know your negotiations always end with you selling Nigeria for peanuts and pocket money...

Awón òní yéyé

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Just as Russia ed Nigeria during the Biafra War—following Enahoro's negotiation of a cultural agreement on Nigeria’s behalf—

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Jagaban has become the beautiful bride to everybody. US is offering, Isreal is offering, China is offering, Russia is offering. Just a few days ago, Putin sent a message thanking Mr President for ing UN resolution for combating Nazism..

https://nairaland.sitesunblocked.org/8409941/russia-hails-nigerian-government-over

I love the fact that Nigeria now has options to buy weapons, gone are the days US delayed the supplies of weapons to us even after payments had been made and then some and conditions limiting the capacities how the weapons could be used thereby giving some kind of upper hand to the terrorists. Nigeria can now give the US the middle finger.


After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria

Fool... God is second to none.

More arms to shekau and boys

Hmmm...

White elephant project... Come back home and tidy up the mess

Even though I don’t trust westerner , make we collect am like that ….

Nice one.

Biko ,embrace PEACE With ZELENSKY