Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Thursday highlighted the enhanced cooperation between Nigeria and Bangladesh in the defence and agricultural sectors, saying that they are going to be sustained for mutual benefit of the two countries.
The enhanced bilateral cooperation, the Minister noted, will successfully integrate military personnel into various non-combat sectors such as agriculture, construction, and infrastructure development.
He spoke during a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, Mansur Rahman, at Ship House, Abuja, stating that “this cooperation discussion aims to ensure that military personnel remain constructively engaged during peacetime, contributing to both their personal economic prosperity and the overall development of the nation.”
The Minister of Defence added that the benefits of such military cooperation in Agriculture and Defence will lead to productive activities for military personnel to further hone their skills in community development.
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Mansur Rahman, expressed his support for the idea and reiterated the importance of military involvement in civilian sectors as a means of fostering sustainable development and economic stability.
He highlighted that the defence cooperation can substantially develop the Nigeria’s blue economy.
This underscores the Ministry of Defence’s dedication to innovative strategies that promote the welfare of military personnel and the prosperity of Nigeria as a whole.
