National Defence College Commandant Seeks Stronger Defence Cooperation With Egypt

The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, has called for stronger defence cooperation between Nigeria and the Arab Republic of Egypt, particularly in the areas of military training, technological exchange, security and strategic defence management.

Rear Admiral Ahmed made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Abuja, where he was received by the Defence Attaché of Egypt to Nigeria, Staff Colonel Mohamad Mosaad. The visit provided an opportunity to further strengthen the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and Egypt, while exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration in defence education, capacity building and the exchange of professional expertise between the Armed Forces of both countries.

During the engagement, the Commandant informed the Defence Attaché that the next NDC course is scheduled to commence on 13 January 2027. He consequently extended an invitation to the Government of Egypt to nominate qualified officers of the Egyptian Armed Forces to participate in the College’s prestigious one-year strategic-level course.

Responding, Staff Colonel Mohamad expressed appreciation for the invitation and assured the Commandant that it would be conveyed to the appropriate authorities in Egypt. He further pledged his support towards facilitating the nomination and participation of officers of the Egyptian Armed Forces in the forthcoming NDC course.

The Commandant was accompanied on the visit by the Directors of Administration, National and Geopolitical Affairs, Logistics, Finance and Protocol, as well as the College Public Relations Officer.

The visit culminated in the signing of the visitors’ register and the exchange of souvenirs, symbolising the cordial relations and shared commitment to strengthening Nigeria-Egypt defence cooperation.