By Mati Ali …Stresses that peace is essential for national development The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has called for robust support for the Nigerian Military in its ongoing efforts to combat insecurity, emphasizing that peace is a cornerstone of national development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 45thContinue reading “BADARU URGES SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN MILITARY TO ENSURE PEACE AND SECURITY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH”
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DEFENCE MINISTER DIRECTS CDS TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR ELECTRICITY TOWER REPAIRS
By Mati Ali The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has instructed the Chief of Defence Staff to provide security for the repair of the electricity tower , this is in conformity with the directives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, who is very concerned about this development on the recent collapse ofContinue reading “DEFENCE MINISTER DIRECTS CDS TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR ELECTRICITY TOWER REPAIRS”
DEFENCE MINISTER CHARGES NIGERIAN AIR FORCE TO DOMINATE AIRSPACE, ERADICATE INSECURITY
By Mati Ali The Nigerian Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has urged the Nigerian Air Force to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and contribute to ending insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region. During a visit to the Headquarters 213 Forward Operating Base in Katsina State, the Minister stated, “We are deployingContinue reading “DEFENCE MINISTER CHARGES NIGERIAN AIR FORCE TO DOMINATE AIRSPACE, ERADICATE INSECURITY”
BADARU VISIT MILITARY FORMATIONS IN KADUNA, COMMENDS TROOPS’ EFFORTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY
By Mati Ali The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has commended the troops for their efforts in securing Kaduna State and making the Kaduna/Birnin Gwari road safe. The Minister made the commendation during his two-day operational visit to Kaduna, the Minister visited various military formations, including the Headquarters Sub-Sector 3 Joint Task Force OperationContinue reading “BADARU VISIT MILITARY FORMATIONS IN KADUNA, COMMENDS TROOPS’ EFFORTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY”
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATING INSECURITY
By Mati Ali The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s dedication to tackling and eliminating security challenges nationwide. While speaking with newsmen after his courtesy call to Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, during which Minister Badaru conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directives. He highlighted effective strategies toContinue reading “FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATING INSECURITY”
BADARU CALLS FOR SYNERGY IN MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AS NIGERIA LEVERAGES TECHNOLOGY FOR SECURITY
By Mati Ali The Minister of Defence, H. E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed Federal Government’s commitment to bolstering Nigeria’s military capabilities through enhanced Research and Development (R&D). Speaking at the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) Annual Seminar and Exhibition in Abuja, the Minister stressed the importance of leveraging local innovation to overcome theContinue reading “BADARU CALLS FOR SYNERGY IN MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AS NIGERIA LEVERAGES TECHNOLOGY FOR SECURITY”
146 BATTALION BONNY, COMMENDED FOR IMPROVED SECURITY OF CRITICAL NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
By Maikudi Muhammad Marafa As part of his maiden visit to the Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe, the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar visited the 146 Battalion (Main) Bonny Island to boost the morale of the officers serving under the unit. The Minister commended the battalion for their excellent workContinue reading “146 BATTALION BONNY, COMMENDED FOR IMPROVED SECURITY OF CRITICAL NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE”
DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS NIGERIAN ARMY 6 DIVISION FOR FIGHT AGAINST OIL THEFT, OTHER CRIMINALITIES
…Says “Operation Delta Safe action is yielding result as there is increase in oil production” By Maikudi Muhammad Marafa The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has commended the operations of the Headquarters 6 Division/ Land Component Joint Task task Force South South Operation Delta Safe for their continued fight against oil theft and otherContinue reading “DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS NIGERIAN ARMY 6 DIVISION FOR FIGHT AGAINST OIL THEFT, OTHER CRIMINALITIES”
ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA ARE RECORDING VICTORIES OVER INSECURITY – BON
By Mati Ali The Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) has praised the efforts of the Minister of Defence for the victories recorded in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. This is a culmination of victories being recorded by the Armed Forces of Nigeria over insecurity. The Chairman of Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) and theContinue reading “ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA ARE RECORDING VICTORIES OVER INSECURITY – BON”
“YOU SHOULD UPHOLD NATIONAL SECURITY IN LINE WITH RENEWED HOPE AGENDA” Defence Minister
By Mati Ali The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has urged the graduating students of Army War College Course 8/2024 to uphold national security in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister made the call during the graduation ceremony for the participants of Army War College Nigeria CourseContinue reading ““YOU SHOULD UPHOLD NATIONAL SECURITY IN LINE WITH RENEWED HOPE AGENDA” Defence Minister”