The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has announced that Nigeria will share experiences with Bangladesh in defence, agriculture, and military cooperation. This bilateral cooperation aims to integrate military personnel into non-combat sectors like agriculture, construction, and infrastructure development.

In a statement, the Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, emphasized that this cooperation will ensure military personnel remain engaged during peacetime, contributing to their personal economic prosperity and the nation’s development. Badaru further stated that the benefits of this military cooperation will lead to productive activities for military personnel to foster their skills and community development.

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh, H.E. Mansur Rahman, expressed his support for the idea, highlighting the importance of military involvement in civilian sectors for sustainable development and economic stability. Rahman noted that defence cooperation can substantially develop Nigeria’s blue economy.

The Ministry of Defence’s dedication to innovative strategies promoting military personnel welfare and Nigeria’s prosperity is underscored by this cooperation. The discussion took place during a courtesy visit by H.E. Mansur Rahman at Ship House, Abuja, highlighting the potential for cooperation between the two countries. Iyogun Sunday, Director Information and Public Relations, provided the information.