Nigeria and Israel discuss closer ties in security and technology
Nigeria and Israel are working to strengthen their partnership across several sectors. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Israeli Ambassador Michael Freeman discussed cooperation in areas such as security, health, and economic development. Israel has pledged to donate ambulances and share agricultural technology with Nigeria. Both countries are committed to ongoing dialogue and deeper collaboration.
TLDR
- Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu restated Nigeria’s commitment to stronger ties during a meeting with Michael Freeman at Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja.
- Discussions included defence, intelligence, economic cooperation, consular matters, and religious tourism.
- Israel pledged to donate about 60 fully equipped ambulances to Nigeria and to provide training for personnel.
- Israeli agricultural technology will be shared to help boost food security in Nigeria.
- The renewed engagement follows a Political Dialogue held in Abuja on August 11, 2025, where both nations agreed to deepen collaboration in security, technology, and other areas.
