Commenting on the meeting, Belousov stated, "We regard Nigeria as a promising partner on the African continent" MOSCOW, May 10. /TASS/. Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held discussions with Major-General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Chief of the General Staff of Nigeria's Armed Forces. Commenting on the meeting, Belousov stated, "We regard Nigeria as a promising partner on the African continent." He underscored Russia’s support for Nigeria’s efforts to enhance its national armed forces,