Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has officially endorsed the 10th Senate’s planned two-day national security summit, describing it as a much-needed initiative to address the country’s escalating security challenges.
This marks a notable shift from his earlier position last week, when he dismissed the need for another summit. His comments sparked a swift response from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who firmly insisted the summit would proceed and urged the minister to support the initiative.
Speaking during the 2025 Ministerial Briefing on President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s achievements, Badaru stated:
“When you hold a summit, you hear people speak, gather perspectives and take those insights back to review and strengthen our strategy, which is translated into action. That’s how change happens.”
He commended the National Assembly for fostering dialogue through the summit, calling it a “commendable move toward inclusive policy-making.” Badaru also stressed the importance of ensuring the summit produces actionable outcomes, emphasizing that true progress lies not just in discussions but in transforming insights into solid national defence strategies.
The security summit is expected to bring together policymakers, security experts, and stakeholders to chart a path forward for national stability.
