War on terrorism: India pledges to train Nigerian security in intelligence gathering

AS the Boko Haram sect continues to unleash terror on Nigerians, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria,
Mr. Ghanashan Ajampor Ranganya, has pledged his country’s total support to the Federal Government on the war against terrorism and all other forms of security challenges facing the country.

Ranganya, who made the promise when he visited the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, yesterday, assured that his country will assist Nigeria in the training of security personnel in intelligence gathering to tackle the menace.

He recalled that the trade relations between Nigeria and India dated back to the 18th century, adding that the existing relations between both countries should be sustained by leaders of both countries for socio- economic development.

According to him, the Indian Government has recently commenced work on two state of the art hospitals in Nigeria to assist victims of terror, noting that work was at an advanced stage on the construction of the health facility.

He also assured the Speaker that his visit would help to strengthen existing diplomatic relations between both countries

Receiving the envoy, the Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara appealed to the India government to support Nigeria‘s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Dogara said relations between the two countries dated back to pre-independence Nigeria, stressing that Nigeria and India had been bidding for a permanent seat on the UN security council which has five members.