The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has reiterated that Nigeria is committed to regional security cooperation with other ECOWAS countries.
Badaru stated this during the Opening Ceremony of the Extraordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the Ministerial Level in Abuja.
He emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing regional security challenges, pointing out that Nigeria remains committed to working hand in hand with other ECOWAS counterparts to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens.
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has affirmed Nigeria’s dedication to fostering regional security collaboration among ECOWAS member states.
Badaru conveyed this stance during the Extraordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council of ECOWAS in Abuja,… pic.twitter.com/O4XfGjdvRc
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A statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, said the Minister’s active involvement in the ECOWAS Ministerial Level Session reflects Nigeria’s leadership role in promoting peace and security throughout West Africa.
His unwavering dedication to advancing the ECOWAS security agenda sets a commendable example for regional cooperation and solidarity.
He attended the event along with ministers from across the ECOWAS community to deliberate on pressing security matters affecting the region.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the withdrawal of three member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), namely Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, which has generated concern across the region and posed security threats.
Representatives of member states under the leadership of the Commission’s Chairman and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, came up with possible solutions for the pressing challenges facing member states, such as climate change, violent extremism, migration, and organised crimes, among others.
The President of ECOWAS, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, said that this was the right time to come together as members of ECOWAS and solve our common problem.
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