Nigeria Revitalizes Relations with Gambia, Signs Defence Pact
Nigeria Revitalizes Relations with Gambia, Signs Defence Pact
The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) and the Gambian Defence Minister, Hon Sheik Omar Faye, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that would formalize the over 60 years of relationship between Nigeria and The Gambia.
A statement by Victoria Agba-Attah, Director, Press & PR said while signing the MOU in the Ship House, Abuja, Gen Magashi expressed hope that Nigeria and Gambia would mutually ensure that Government business would benefit both countries.
Maj. Gen. Magashi noted that the MOU in areas of training of Military officers, Defence Technical Assistance, Procurement, Intelligent Sharing and effort on counter terrorism that is debilitating development among transnational countries.