The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has emphasized the need for collective efforts in addressing security challenges in West Africa, stating that no nation can confront them alone.
Speaking at the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja, Matawalle praised the dedication of ECOWAS military chiefs to regional peace and development.
He highlighted the region’s ongoing struggles with terrorism, insurgency, maritime insecurity, and transnational crime, stressing the importance of military collaboration, intelligence sharing, and capacity building.
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, also called on ECOWAS defence chiefs to reaffirm their commitment to regional security, urging them to translate discussions into concrete actions for a safer and more prosperous West Africa.
