Africa’s future security rests on collaboration, unity, innovation, says Badaru
By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has called for collaborative strategies to address regional security challenges like terrorism and insurgency in Africa.
Badaru, represented by the Director of the Joint Services, Ministry of Defence, Mrs Bosede Olaniyi, made the call at the closing session of the African Defence Colleges Forum 2025, on Thursday in Abuja.
The forum, organised in collaboration with the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, convened defence education leaders from across the continent and the U.S.A.
He called on African defence institutions to act as “architects of a more secure and prosperous Africa”, highlighting the need to translate dialogue into concrete action.
The minister commended the organisers and emphasised that Nigeria remained firmly committed to fostering multilateral security cooperation and global peace.
“Our challenges transcend borders; so must our solutions.
“Africa’s security future will depend on integrated military education and interoperable doctrines aligned with modern threats.
“Our institutions must remain adaptive, proactive, and visionary in safeguarding our nations,” he said.
The minister commended the National Defence College and the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies for providing a “beacon of excellence” and affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening strategic alliances for peace and stability.
Badaru reaffirmed the country’s commitment to global peace and regional stability.
In his remarks, the Commandant, National Defence College Nigeria, Rear Adm. James Okosun, said the forum was borne out of the need to foster stronger collaborations among the defence and war colleges.
This, according to him, follows a popular Swahili proverb, which says, ‘a single bracelet does not jingle’.
Okosun said the event offered them opportunities to advance knowledge and share ideas on solving inherent problems as African nations as strategic institutions of their various countries.
“Additionally, it gives us opportunity to network and know ourselves for enhanced inter-institutional collaboration and partnership for our mutual benefits,” he said.
Okosun said that one of the key pillars of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa’s leadership concept was collaboration.
“Accordingly, at the end of the three days of eventful strategic engagements, we have succeeded in advancing knowledge needed to solve common problems, especially that of strengthening institutions in Africa, while nurturing partnerships.
“We have ended on a high note and leaving fulfilled knowing that we have built friendships, networks and bonds of shared aspirations.
“I can, therefore, say that the forum has achieved its objectives,” he added. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Esenvosa Izah/Sadiya Hamza
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