Defence chief Christopher Musa has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force towards addressing the multifaceted security challenges bedevilling the African continent.

Mr Musa made the call during an official visit to the Chief of South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya, in Pretoria, South Africa.

The acting director of Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

The defence chief described the meeting as a panacea for addressing the continent’s multifaceted challenges, adding that the need for mutual cooperation and reinforcement of bilateral ties was also paramount.

He said the closed-door meeting with his South African counterpart focused on various measures to address regional security challenges.

According to him, the exchange of expertise and forge stronger ties between the two countries for the betterment of the continent were considered.

Mr Gusau said the Nigerian defence chief was also honoured with cannon gun salutes during the visit as a mark of high regard.

“During the meeting, the Chief of SANDF highlighted the significance of the meeting between the two largest economies and military powers on the African continent.

“Present at the meeting were the SANDF Chiefs of Intelligence, Policy and Plans, International Affairs and Joint Operations, amongst other departmental chiefs of the SANDF,” he said.

(NAN)