MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
PRESS RELEASE
Nigeria to Share Experiences in Defence, Agriculture, and Military Cooperation with Bangladesh – Badaru
By Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu
THURSDAY, 20TH MARCH 2025
The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has stated that Nigeria will share its experiences in defence, agriculture, and military cooperation with Bangladesh. He emphasized that further discussions on this bilateral cooperation will successfully integrate military personnel into various non-combat sectors, such as agriculture, construction, and infrastructure development.
This initiative aims to ensure that military personnel remain productively engaged during peacetime, contributing to their personal economic prosperity and to the overall development of the nation.
The discussion on this cooperation took place during a courtesy visit by H.E. Mansur Rahman, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, at the Ship House in Abuja. The meeting highlighted the potential benefits of such experiences between the two countries.
Minister Badaru underscored that the benefits of military cooperation in agriculture and defence would lead to productive activities, allowing military personnel to enhance their skills and contribute to community development.
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh, H.E. Mansur Rahman, expressed his support for the idea and reiterated the importance of military involvement in civilian sectors as a means to foster sustainable development and economic stability. He also noted that defence cooperation could substantially contribute to the development of Nigeria’s blue economy.
This collaboration reflects the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to innovative strategies that enhance the welfare of military personnel and promote the prosperity of Nigeria as a whole.
Mati Ali
PA Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister
