Emmanuel Daudu
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has urged world leaders to prioritise dialogue and consultation as the foundation for peace and stability in global and regional affairs.
Delivering a keynote lecture at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Friday, Badaru said constructive engagement remains the most effective instrument for preventing conflicts and fostering lasting security.
Speaking under the theme “Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development”, the minister told defence chiefs, policymakers, diplomats and academics from over 100 countries that: “Dialogue succeeds where confrontation fails. It is the foundation on which lasting security is built.”
Badaru highlighted Nigeria’s peacebuilding credentials, citing the country’s leadership in ECOWAS interventions in Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia, its role in the Multinational Joint Task Force against Boko Haram, and domestic initiatives such as the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme and Operation Safe Corridor.
He linked his message to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that Nigeria’s commitment to regional security is anchored on strategic autonomy, reform at home, and proactive international engagement.
Calling for stronger partnerships, Badaru urged global stakeholders to embrace dialogue, consultation and collaboration as shared responsibilities in advancing peace and upholding international order.
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