The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has urged ECOWAS defence ministers to unite and work together with determination to
achieve a safer and more secure region.
The meeting aimed to provide actionable recommendations for financing and equipping the ECOWAS counter-terrorism forces, with a focus on crafting a sustainable financing model that addresses immediate security threats and lays the foundation for long-term stability and resilience.
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