The federal government has assured the African Union Peace and Security Council of her support for regional peace.
The ministers of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle gave the assurance when they received ambassadors from the African Union Peace and Security Council led by the Ambassador of Gambia to the African Union and Jainaba Jagne, the chairperson of the council for the month of April, 2024 in Abuja.
In a statement, Badaru reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to regional security cooperation and promised to contribute to the African Standby Force.
He said; “Nigeria will contribute to the proposed African Standby Force and we are open to all possible collaborations with the African Union to ensure the security of Africa.”
Speaking on the just concluded counter-terrorism Summit, Badaru said Nigeria would abide by resolutions reached to enhance the regional fight against terrorism and other criminalities.
He said: “Though it is still on paper, I believe all council members are enthusiastic about the deliberation and on our part, we will work hard to contribute our best to see that our partnership on conflict resolution works.”
Jainaba Jagne commended the Nigerian government for the hospitality and commitment to advancing the goals of the African Union.
She said: “Today’s meeting underscores the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing the common threats facing our continent. Nigeria’s leadership in this regard is commendable, and we look forward to continued collaboration towards a safer and more secure Africa.”
The meeting featured robust discussions on conflict resolution aimed at fostering closer collaboration among African nations in the fight against terrorism.