New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- An Indian defence delegation is on a visit to Nigeria to scope and enhance the military cooperation avenues between the two countries.

"A composite delegation headed by the Military Adviser, National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) is currently visiting Nigeria to scope and enhance defence cooperation avenues with the Nigerian Defence establishments," said a senior government officer.

The delegation, comprising representatives of NSCS, Ministry of Defence, all three Armed Forces, Ministry of External Affairs and Defence Industry representatives, is the first of its kind to have this unique composition.

The delegation has met with important Nigerian Security sector functionaries, including the Defence Minister...