Addis Ababa, October 13, 2026 (FMC) — A high-level Nigerian military delegation has visited Ethiopia’s National Defence College and other military and security institutions as the two countries seek to deepen defence relations through military education, strategic studies and exchanges on shared security concerns.
The visit was coordinated by the Ethiopian Defence Force’s Directorate General of International Relations and Military Cooperation, with the aim of strengthening military and diplomatic ties and expanding bilateral engagement in education and security.
Major General Bulti Tadesse, head of the Defence Research and Studies Center, said Ethiopia and Nigeria had a longstanding history of military and economic relations, expressing confidence that the partnership would continue to grow.
He highlighted the importance of sustained exchanges in military science, strategic studies and military training, noting the significant roles Ethiopia and Nigeria play in African affairs.
Previous agreements and visits between the two countries’ defence institutions have also focused on opportunities for joint technology transfer in infrastructure, technology and economic development.