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| Picture: Nigeria's Defence Minister, Badaru (centre) with Dr. Christof (right). |
By Ayyuba Haruna, Abuja
Nigeria's Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar says that the country is discussing with Canada to establish defense manufacturing industries to enhance security across the country.
The Minister drop the hint shortly after receiving the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Jamie Christof who paid him a courtesy visit, Wednesday at his residence in Abuja.
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| Image: Badaru while discussing with Dr. Christof. |
The Minister's Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity Mr. Mati Ali said in a statement made available to NEWSKEEPER that, "The discussions centered on the longstanding military partnership between Nigeria and Canada, with a particular emphasis on the potential participation of Canadian firms in establishing defense manufacturing industries in Nigeria."
The Canadian High Commissioner according to the statement applauded Nigeria's security forces for their recent achievements in tackling regional insecurity.
Dr. Christof however, expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to enhancing security across the country.
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