Nigeria and Bangladesh to Boost Collaboration in Agriculture and Defence: Badaru

By Harriet Tornguvan -Abuja 

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,  has  said that Nigeria will share  experiences  in defence , agriculture  and Military cooperation with Bangladesh . This bilateral cooperation if discussed further will successfully integrates military personnel into various non-combat sectors such as agriculture, construction, and infrastructure development.

In a statement issued by the Director Information and Public Relations Iyogun Sunday that the cooperation discussion aims to ensure that military personnel remain constructively engaged during peacetime, contributing to both their personal economic prosperity and the overall development of the nation.

During a courtesy visit to Ship House in Abuja, Mansur Rahman, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, engaged in discussions on bilateral cooperation. The meeting underscored the potential for enhanced collaboration and shared experiences between the two nations.

He emphasized that benefits of such military cooperation in Agriculture and Defence will lead to productive activities for military personnel to forter their skills and community development.

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Mansur Rahman, expressed his support for the idea  and reiterated the importance of military involvement in civilian sectors as a means of fostering sustainable development and economic stability.

He highlighted that the defence  cooperation can substantially develop the Nigeria’s blue economy.

The Ministry of Defence’s dedication to innovative strategies that promote the welfare of military personnel and the prosperity of Nigeria as a whole.