EU Pledges €20m Defence Support for Nigeria’s Fight Against Insecurity
The European Union has pledged €20 million in defence assistance to support Nigeria’s efforts against terrorism, kidnapping and attacks on vulnerable communities. Defence Minister Christopher Musa announced the planned support after meeting EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot in Abuja. An EU technical team is expected in November to finalise how the assistance will be delivered under the European Peace Facility. Musa said kidnapping on major highways and attacks on isolated communities remain serious concerns, despite what he described as improving security in some areas. He also said Nigeria expects attack helicopters, drones and other military equipment. The minister warned that pressures around the shrinking Lake Chad Basin could worsen regional insecurity. He called for stronger support for people and military personnel affected by conflict.
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