Nigeria and the United Kingdom have commenced their first Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue.

Ndidiamaka Eze, Press and Public Affairs Officer, British High Commission, announced the meeting in a statement.

UK National Security Adviser, Sir Stephen Lovegrove, and his Nigerian counterpart, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd), are attending.

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The officials will discuss counter-terrorism, serious and organised crime, civilian policing and human rights.

The Security and Defence Partnership between the two countries was agreed upon in 2018.

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The dialogue, being held at King Charles Street, FCDO, London will end on Wednesday.

A communique is expected subsequently.

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