Dr. Emmanuel Daudu
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, is representing the country at the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, currently underway in Berlin, Germany. The high-level event, held from May 13–14, is themed “The Future of Peacekeeping” and brings together global leaders to address the evolving challenges and strategies in international education peacekeeping.
The ministerial forum features key figures such as United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, and Foreign Minister Dr. Joham Wadephul. Their presence underscores the global commitment to enhancing peacekeeping frameworks and fostering collective security.
Minister Badaru was warmly received upon arrival by Gunther Krichbaum, State Minister for Europe at the Federal Foreign Office, and Dr. Nils Schmid, Parliamentary State Minister of Defence. His presence signals Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to international peace and security efforts, as well as the nation’s intent to deepen bilateral ties with Germany.
On the sidelines of the main event, H.E. Badaru held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Niels Annen, German State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Discussions centered on Nigeria’s economic opportunities and potential collaborations within the military-industrial complex.
In a separate meeting with Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister Badaru also addressed regional security, the imperative of stability in West Africa, and the strategic importance of value addition to natural resources as a means of accelerating national development.
The 2025 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial is seen as a pivotal gathering aimed at reshaping peacekeeping missions and enhancing international cooperation in the face of modern security challenges.
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