Courtesy Visit To Chief Of The Naval Staff By The Defence Advisor To High Commission Of India In Nigeria
On Thursday, 31 August 2025, the Defense Advisor (DA) to the High Commission of India in Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla at Naval Headquarters, Abuja. The visit was sequel to the recent appointment of the DA who came to introduce himself to the CNS.
The DA highlighted the longstanding military cooperation between India and Nigeria characterised by many training programs and exchange of personnel. He concluded by assuring the CNS that he would work assiduously to further improve the relationship between both militaries.
In response, the CNS welcomed the newly appointed DA and traced the history of partnership between both nations highlighting the contributions of the Indian military in the establishment of Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and later establishment of the Nigerian Naval College (NNC). He also stated that the partnership which has been mutually beneficial needed to be strengthened. Consequently, he encouraged the DA to bring up areas where the relationship could be improved.
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