Nigeria seeks Brazil’s support in combat against insurgency, terrorism

Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, made the call in Rio de Janeiro, when he visited his Brazilian counterpart, Mr Fernando Silva.

In a statement in Abuja on Friday, Media Assistant to the minister, Col. Tukur Gusau, quoted him as saying that terrorism was a global phenomenon that needed to be addressed by all nations.

Dan-Ali also requested the assistance of the Brazilian Defence Ministry to Nigerias effort at establishing a military industrial complex in the country.

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He added that very soon, Nigeria will be sending its military officers to Brazil for training.

In his response, E-Silva pledged the support of his country to Nigeria for the combat of insurgency and terrorism.