The United Kingdom has pledged to continue supporting Nigeria in its fight against insecurity. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, said that the UK has a long history of defence cooperation with Nigeria and that the two countries have a “warm” relationship.
Montgomery also said that the UK is working with Nigeria on the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a multinational force that is fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad basin.
He said that the UK has provided support to the MNJTF, including training and equipment.
Montgomery’s comments come at a time when Nigeria is facing a number of security challenges, including the Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping.
The UK’s pledge of support is a welcome sign for Nigeria, as it shows that the UK is committed to helping Nigeria to address its security challenges.
- The UK has been providing support to Nigeria’s security forces for many years.
- The UK has provided training, equipment, and financial assistance to the MNJTF.
- The UK is also working with Nigeria to improve its intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities.
- The UK’s support is important for Nigeria, as it helps to build the capacity of the Nigerian security forces and provides them with the tools they need to fight insecurity.
