By Kingsley Omonobi
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have renewed their commitment to strengthening regional security cooperation and combating terrorism, piracy and other cross-border crimes following a three-day working visit by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), to Cotonou.
The visit focused on deepening bilateral defence relations, harmonising regional security frameworks and developing joint strategies to address emerging security threats across West Africa.
During the visit, Gen. Musa called for greater coordination among regional security blocs to effectively respond to evolving security challenges, while urging regional forces to reaffirm their commitment to protecting democratic governance, securing land borders and safeguarding the Gulf of Guinea against maritime crimes.
Hosted by his Beninese counterpart, Minister of National Defence, Mr. Gildas Agonkan, the Nigerian delegation secured commitments aimed at improving intelligence sharing, border security and operational cooperation between both countries.
