The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has firmly dismissed claims suggesting that Nigeria has granted permission for France to establish an expeditionary military base on its soil.
Speaking on Friday during the unveiling of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s 2025 Tattoo Logo at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Gen. Musa labeled the reports as baseless and misleading. He clarified that no such agreement was made during President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to France, where a range of bilateral agreements were signed.
“There is nothing like that. Mr. President has been very clear. The agreements signed during his visit focused on trade, culture, tradition, cooperation, and the economy,” Musa stated. He emphasized that President Tinubu fully understands the implications of allowing foreign military bases in Nigeria and has no intention of compromising the country’s sovereignty.
Gen. Musa further explained that while Nigeria maintains strong bilateral partnerships with other nations, particularly in areas such as military training and cooperation, there are no plans to permit foreign powers to establish military bases within its borders.
“This is an opportunity to make it clear: Mr. President will never allow any foreign body to establish a military presence in Nigeria. Our partnerships remain focused on mutual training and development, as is standard practice, but that is where it ends,” he stated.
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