The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has held a high-level bilateral meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, Mr José Múcio Monteiro Filho, in Brazíl to strengthen defence relations and advance defence-industrial cooperation, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, among other defence-related issues.
During the meeting, on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, the Minister underscored Nigeria’s commitment to the full implementation of the Nigeria-Brazil Defence Agreement signed on 24 June 2025 describing the agreement as a strategic instrument for expanding collaboration, deepening technology transfer, and building industrial partnerships.
He stressed that sustained cooperation in maritime security, counterterrorism, and defence-industrial innovation aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places national security and self-reliance at the core of Nigeria’s development strategy. Both ministers agreed to establish a structured defence dialogue framework to ensure continuity, accountability, and tangible outcomes.
