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DEFENCE MINISTER ADVOCATES FOR UNIFIED APPROACH TO AFRICA’S SECURITY CHALLENGES
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Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called for intensified collaboration and technological advancement across African air forces to address the continent’s escalating security threats. Abubakar made this call at the 4th African Air Forces Forum in Lagos, which gathered Chiefs of Air Staff and aerospace leaders from over 30 nations. The Minister emphasized the need for unity, innovation, and strategic partnerships in the face of evolving regional and global security dynamics. “We are confronted by multidimensional threats that transcend borders and defy traditional responses. Terrorism, transnational crime, and maritime insecurity demand robust, collective action anchored in advanced airpower and strategic partnerships,” he said. Abubakar highlighted Nigeria’s investment in modernizing the Nigerian Air Force, with emphasis on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), air mobility, and precision strike capabilities. “A technologically advanced Nigerian Air Force is not only vital to Nigeria’s security but a strategic asset to Africa’s collective defence,” Abubakar asserted. The Forum aimed to foster actionable strategies and deepen inter-African cooperation, contributing to a stronger, more secure continent where air power is harnessed as a tool for peace, stability, and sustainable development.