Nigeria and Mali have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and tackling escalating security challenges across West Africa.
This followed a courtesy visit by Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, to Mali’s Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maiga, on the sidelines of the maiden International Defence and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2025) in Bamako.
Badaru, who led Nigeria’s delegation to the high-level event, described Mali’s reception as warm and exemplary. He delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s goodwill message and reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Mali in pursuit of regional peace and stability.
“Nigeria remains committed to working closely with Mali to confront thre+ts that end+nger peace in our region,” Badaru said.
He noted that Mali remains a strategic partner, with both nations sharing common security concerns and a mutual desire to strengthen defence collaboration.
Responding, Prime Minister Maiga praised Nigeria’s continuous support and participation at BAMEX 2025, calling it proof of the “enduring friendship and mutual respect” between both countries.
“Our unity is essential as we confront the security issues facing our nations. Nigeria’s partnership remains invaluable,” Maiga said.
He also highlighted BAMEX 2025 as a critical platform for exchanging defence ideas and innovations, essential for building stronger security structures across Africa.
As the exhibition concluded, both nations signalled a renewed determination to pool resources, intelligence, and expertise to secure West Africa and address emerging thr+ats.
Top military officials from both countries attended the meeting, including the Director-General of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency, senior defence officers, and Nigerian Embassy officials in Mali underscoring the importance of the strategic engagement.
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