The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the United Nations and the global community in promoting peace and security.
Speaking during the second day of the plenary session of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Berlin, Germany, he highlighted Nigeria’s active participation in international peacekeeping efforts, noting the country’s rotation of the Base Protection Force deployed with the UN Interim Security Force in Abyei, as well as the formed police unit at the UN Transition Mission in Somalia.
Badaru 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.
The minister 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 concluded his address by reiterating Nigeria’s dedication to fostering stability and security, both regionally and globally.
