The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reinforced Nigeria’s strategic defence and diplomatic ties with Uganda following the hosting of a high-level delegation from the National Defence College of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in Abuja.
The visit, which took place on Tuesday, forms part of the delegation’s study tour to Nigeria and highlights growing bilateral cooperation in defence, regional security, and institutional capacity development between both nations.
The Ugandan team was received by senior officials of the Ministry, led by Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Director of Policy Research and Statistics, alongside Ambassador Ali Gombe, Director of African Affairs, and Brigadier General Lawal Idris, Defence Liaison Officer.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nuhu described the visit as a testament to the enduring partnership between Nigeria and Uganda. He also conveyed Nigeria’s condolences to the governments and peoples of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo over the recent Ebola outbreak that reportedly claimed over 130 lives.
Ambassador Ali Gombe reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and defence relations with Uganda, while commending the country’s peaceful political transition and wishing the delegation a productive study tour.
Discussions during the visit focused on critical global and regional issues, including diplomacy, terrorism, climate change, and Africa’s positioning in an evolving multipolar world. Brigadier General Lawal Idris presented a paper on “Adaptation to Global Power Transition: Nigeria in Perspective,” emphasizing economic diversification, defence modernisation, and technological advancement as key strategies for African nations.
Participants also examined security challenges in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin regions, particularly terrorism and unconstitutional changes of government. Nigerian officials reiterated the country’s commitment to joint security operations and intelligence sharing under frameworks such as the Multinational Joint Task Force.
The session further addressed the impact of climate change, transhumance, youth unemployment, and maritime insecurity on regional stability, with stakeholders calling for stronger African cooperation to tackle emerging threats.
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The Ugandan delegation expressed appreciation for the warm reception and valuable engagements, describing the visit as insightful and beneficial.
The event concluded with an exchange of gifts, symbolising goodwill and the strengthening friendship between Nigeria and Uganda.
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