By Linus Aleke, Abuja
Federal Government (FG), has reaffirmed its commitment to regional security to guarantee peace and economic prosperity in West Africa.
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, reaffirmed this commitment in Abuja, at the just concluded Ministerial Level Extraordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Badaru, disclosed that Nigeria is committed to regional security cooperation with other members of ECOWAS countries.
Director of Press, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, in a statement said, that the Minister also reiterated the importance of collective action in addressing regional security challenges.
The Minister, Mr. Ogubike, said, attended the event along with his fellow ministers from across the ECOWAS community to deliberate on pressing security matters affecting the region.
He added that the Minister’s active involvement in the ECOWAS Ministerial Level Session reflects Nigeria’s leadership role in promoting peace and security throughout West Africa.
Badaru noted that Nigeria remains committed to working hand in hand with ECOWAS to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens.
“His unwavering dedication to advancing the ECOWAS security agenda sets a commendable example for regional cooperation and solidarity,” the statement said.
The statement also revealed that the meeting was convened to discuss the withdrawal of three members states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) namely; Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso which has generated concern across the region and posing security threats.
Representatives of member states under the leadership of the Commission’s Chairman and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar came up with possible solutions for the pressing challenges facing members states.
These challenges, the statement said, are not limited to climate change, violent extremism, migration, organized 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.
