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    Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to speak at RUSI

    10:00, 26 Mar 2010
    RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
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    Nigerian CDSAir Chief Marshal Paul Dike, Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) delivered a presentation on Nigeria's role in African Security.
     
    Air Chief Marshal Dike discussed Nigeria's quest for enduring security in Africa, addressing the framework for Nigeria's contribution to peace and security and her role in the regional security architecture.

    Nigeria, which has one of the largest economies and most powerful militaries in Africa, is a continental superpower and is one of the front-runners for a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council. Her armed forces play an important role in both regional and national security, as well as contributing to wider African Union and UN peace operations.
     
    As a key stakeholder in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of West African Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) - Nigeria has made decisive interventions in Sierra Leone, Liberia and, more recently, in Guinea and neighbouring Niger. Drawing on his experience, Air Chief Marshal Dike will address the wider challenges and opportunities for sustainable peace and security in Africa, as well as broader security ties between Nigeria and the UK.
     
    Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike is currently Chief of Defence Staff of the Nigeria Armed Forces. He is also Chairman of the Committee of ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff. His previous posts have included Chief of Air Staff (Nigeria Air Force); Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet; and Commander of the ECOMOG Air Detachment in Freetown, Sierra Leone. His awards include the National Honour Award; Forces Service Star and Distinguished Service Star.

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