UK defence deputy chief visits Maiduguri
Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, Lt Gen Sir Charlie Collins, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, for a high-level assessment of bilateral defence cooperation with the Nigerian Army.
The British Defence Staff West Africa announced the visit in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday.
According to the military, the visit underscores the UK’s ongoing support for Nigeria-led initiatives aimed at enhancing security and promoting regional stability in West Africa amid persistent threats from terrorism and insurgency.
“Welcome to Nigeria, Lt Gen Sir Charlie Collins KBE DSO, UK Deputy CDS (MSO).
“In Maiduguri with @HQNigerianArmy colleagues, seeing UK-Nigeria defence cooperation first-hand and supporting Nigeria-led efforts to strengthen security and regional stability,” the post read.
Images from the visit show a formal military guard of honour ceremony for Collins.
Pictures also show ceremonial handshakes and plaque exchanges between UK and Nigerian officers.
