By Sani Idris Abdulrahman 

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation between the two nations.

According to a statement by Ahmed Dan Wudil, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Defence, the agreement will cover strategic collaboration across security, military training, intelligence sharing, defence production, and joint operations for sustainable security development.

The pact was signed on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle, while Dr. Khaleed Al-Biyari signed for the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The agreement marks a significant step in boosting bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, and enhancing collaborative efforts in tackling emerging security challenges in Nigeria.

The Defence Ministry welcomed the development, noting that the current security challenges in some parts of the country will soon be over.