Defence Minister Reassures Nigeria's Commitment to Global Peace, Security at UN

Nigeria remains steadfast in its dedication to global peace and security, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru affirmed during the second day of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 High-Level Pledging Session held in Berlin, Germany.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, Badaru reiterated the country’s strong support for the United Nations and its peacekeeping efforts worldwide.

He highlighted Nigeria’s active participation in international peacekeeping efforts, with the country’s rotation of the Base Protection Force deployed with the UN Interim Security Force in Abyei.

Badaru also underscored the nation’s role in the Formed Police Unit at the United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia.

The minister emphasised Nigeria’s leadership role in sub-regional peace initiatives under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU).

He cited Nigeria’s significant contributions to peacekeeping missions in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and more recently engagements in The Gambia and Guinea Bissau.

Badaru announced Nigeria’s renewed pledges to the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System, adding five additional commitments aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s readiness to support global peacekeeping efforts.

He further reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to fostering stability and security, both regionally and globally. 

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