The Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Nigeria, Mr Michał Cygan, has called for stronger defence cooperation between Poland and Nigeria, highlighting opportunities for collaboration in border security, technology transfer and the exchange of expertise.
Cygan made the call on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
During the meeting, the Polish envoy commended the professionalism, resilience and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, noting the country’s strategic importance to regional security and stability.
He observed that Nigeria’s geographical position and sustained security engagements have contributed significantly to peace and stability in West Africa and beyond.
“Nigeria’s strategic position and sustained security engagements have continued to contribute significantly to peace and stability in the region,” Cygan said.
The ambassador described Nigeria as a critical stabilising force in the sub-region and identified several areas in which both countries could strengthen bilateral relations through defence cooperation and the exchange of experiences.
In his response, General Oluyede thanked the ambassador for the visit and expressed the Nigerian military’s readiness to explore opportunities for expanding defence collaboration between the two countries.
The CDS specifically identified border security and technology transfer as priority areas, noting Poland’s experience and expertise in border management and security.
He emphasised the importance of sustained engagement with Polish defence stakeholders to identify practical areas of cooperation that could support ongoing military operations and strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The visit forms part of ongoing diplomatic engagements by the Polish ambassador aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Poland, particularly in the defence and security sectors.
The statement was signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, on October 21, 2026.
