Commander Of US-Naval Forces In Europe And Africa Visits CDS

ABUJA, (THEWILL) - The Commander, US Naval Forces in Africa and Europe, Admiral Fitzgerald has expressed concern over terrorist activities in Africa and called for collective effort to combat the ugly phenomenon of terrorism.

He stated this while paying a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike.  According to Admiral Fitzgerald, US government will assist Africa in solving its problems, adding that African problems will have African solutions because each of the sub regions has peculiar problems.

Admiral Mark Fitzgerald praised Nigerian military for its leading role in maintaining peace and called for more future cooperation between the two nations.

Responding, the CDS expressed appreciation on the efforts of the US government for showing interest in improving the capacity of our Armed Forces in the areas of training.  Paul Dike called for collective effort in combating terrorism which is a global phenomenon.

One of the high points of the visit was the presentation of Medal of Excellence to the Chief of Defence Staff by the US African High Command.