The Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Michał Cygan, has described Nigeria as a stabilising force in the West African region, citing the critical role of the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in counter-insurgency and regional security efforts.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame
Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, in a statement said the Ambassador made this remark on 13 January 2026 during an official courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He commended the professionalism and resilience of the Nigerian Armed Forces and expressed Poland’s interest in exploring practical avenues of bilateral defence cooperation to further support Nigeria’s security priorities. According to him, Nigeria’s strategic position and sustained security engagements continue to contribute significantly to regional stability and peace.
Earlier in his remarks, Air Marshal Aneke underscored the importance of strategic international partnerships in addressing contemporary and asymmetric security challenges.
He noted that the NAF remained committed to leveraging cooperation with friendly nations to enhance operational effectiveness, capacity development, and information exchange in support of national security objectives.
The CAS reaffirmed the Service’s openness to mutually beneficial partnerships that strengthen counter-insurgency capabilities and contribute to both regional and global security.
Discussions during the visit focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with particular emphasis on areas of collaboration to support and project the Nigerian Air Force’s ongoing counter-insurgency operations across the country.
Nigeria stabilizing force in West Africa region – Polish Ambassador
