Germany has commended Nigeria for its leadership role in promoting peace and stability in West Africa, describing the country as an anchor of stability in the sub-region.
The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stefan Rossel, gave the commendation on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
Rossel reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding bilateral relationship with Nigeria, describing the country as a valued partner of the Federal Republic of Germany.
He expressed appreciation to the CDS for the warm reception accorded him and his delegation, noting that sustained cooperation between both countries would create opportunities for mutually beneficial projects, particularly in the defence and security sectors.
During the meeting, the German Technical Advisory Group (G-TAG) briefed the CDS on the progress and impact of its ongoing training support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), highlighting initiatives designed to improve military professionalism and operational capacity.
In his response, General Oluyede expressed the appreciation of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the German government for its continued partnership and support.
He particularly acknowledged the contributions of the German Technical Advisory Group to the development of the Mechatronics School, Combat Tactical Care Training and Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Training, alongside other capacity-building programmes and material support.
The CDS stressed the need to sustain and expand existing defence cooperation, especially in specialised military training and professional development.
He also called for increased opportunities for Nigerian military personnel to participate in strategic and advanced courses to strengthen their professional competence and improve operational effectiveness.
Oluyede assured the German envoy of the Armed Forces’ readiness to consolidate the existing partnership and explore additional areas of cooperation to address emerging security challenges and advance the shared defence interests of both countries.
The visit further underscores the longstanding defence relations between Nigeria and Germany and their mutual commitment to strengthening military capacity, promoting regional stability and enhancing international security cooperation.
