Defence Capabilities: South African Defence Firm Seeks Partnership With Nigeria Army - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 8, 2019
A South African defence firm,Paramount Group, has called for partnership with the Nigerian army on theprocurement of defence equipment to enhance its capabilities.
The Senior Vice President of theGroup, Eric Ichikowitz, made the call when he visited the Chief of Army Staff ,Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday in Abuja.
The Chief of Policy and Plans,Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, received the team on behalf of Chief of Army Staff.
Ichikowitz said that the visit wasto introduce to the army what the company had to offer in terms of armouredpersonnel carrier vehicles and other defence capabilities.
According to him, the firm has beenactively involved in the African continent to enhance local capabilities indefence operations.
Responding on behalf of Chief ofArmy Staff, Lt.-Gen. Adeosun commended the delegation for the visit and assuredthat the army authorities would engage the company further to identify areas ofpossible partnership.