Defence minister Christopher Gwabin Musa has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and collective security in efforts to combat terrorism and stabilise the Lake Chad Basin.

This was noted in a statement on Wednesday by the defence ministry.

Mr Musa made the remark during his recent official visit to N’Djamena, Chad, where he participated in a meeting of Ministers of Defence of Troop Contributing Countries of the Multinational Joint Task Force under the Lake Chad Basin Commission.

He underlined the importance of sustained collaboration among member states in degrading terrorist networks and addressing cross-border threats in the region.

Mr Musa commended the government and people of Chad for hosting the meeting and acknowledged their leadership role within the MNJTF framework.

The participating ministers also expressed their appreciation to the President of Chad and the Chairman of the LCBC Summit for their support in advancing regional peace and security.

The meeting brought together defence ministers and representatives from member countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin and Chad, alongside senior military leadership and intelligence chiefs.

It provided a platform to review ongoing operations and to strengthen collective efforts to enhance regional security.

According to the statement, the ministers considered reports from the chiefs of defence staff and heads of intelligence agencies on the MNJTF’s operational effectiveness and the evolving security dynamics in the Lake Chad Basin.

Key issues discussed during closed-door sessions included force deployment, funding constraints, and the changing threat environment. 

(NAN)