The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the United Nations (UN) and the global community in promoting peace and security.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, May 15, said that Badaru gave the commitment during the second day of the Plenary High-Level Pledging Session of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Berlin, Germany.
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.
By Sumaila Ogbaje