NEW YORK — Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to expanding its role in global peacekeeping during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
The announcement was detailed in an official statement released on Tuesday by Leah Katung-Babatunde, Senior Assistant on Media to the Minister of Defence.
Speaking during an operational visit to the Defence Section at Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Gen Musa stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is resolved to restore and broaden the West African nation’s international security footprint.
During the visit, the minister received a strategic brief from Nigeria’s Defence Attaché, Brigadier General EA Koleosho. Gen Musa praised the diplomatic defence team for their professionalism and alignment with UN and military standards.
Gen Musa attended the assembly’s opening session alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, who led the Nigerian delegation to the UN summit.
Historically one of Africa’s largest contributors to blue-helmet missions, Nigeria has in recent years refocused much of its military personnel inward to tackle domestic security challenges, including insurgencies and armed banditry.
The minister’s statements signal a renewed push by Abuja to assert its presence on the global peacekeeping stage.
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