We’re Sending 200 Troops To Turkey for Special Military Training – Defence Minister

Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that 200 troops drawn from the Nigerian Armed Forces will be sent to Turkey for special military training as part of efforts to boost Nigeria’s defence in the fight against insecurity.

Musa confirmed the development during his official visit to Turkey, meeting with Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler to finalise plans on joint defence production and military technology transfer.

According to a video seen by TVC News on Sunday, the Defence Minister stated that Nigeria and Turkey are working to strengthen their defence relationship and improve cooperation in the production of military hardware.

Musa said, “Nigeria and Türkiye have come a long way since 1960. Türkiye has been like family to Nigeria. We’ve worked together truly; we share so many common things together.

“And Türkiye has a lot of experience that we would like to be able to get from working together. I think before now, I’ve had the initial meeting this morning with the Minister of Defense where we shared a lot of ideas on how to improve our relationship, defence-wise , and Continue Your, Reading. .