Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, has commended the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command for its professionalism and rapid advancement in the cyber domain.
He made the commendation during an official visit to Abuja, where he observed the Command’s growing capabilities in modern military cyber operations.
Lieutenant General Mbatha praised the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command for the remarkable progress it has recorded since its establishment in 2020, noting that cyber capabilities have become an indispensable component of contemporary military operations.
In a statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, Captain Moses Yare said that the South African Army Chief, Lieutenant General Mbatha, acknowledged the Command’s strides in strengthening the Nigerian Army’s capacity to confront emerging digital threats within the evolving global security landscape.
Welcoming the visiting delegation, the Commander of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, Major General Kennedy Osemwegie, described the visit as a historic and memorable occasion for the Command.
Major General Osemwegie further stated that the longstanding partnership between Nigeria and South Africa remains a critical pillar of international cooperation and strategic engagement.
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