Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Tuesday said that robust humanitarian services is crucial to effective national security.
Badaru, who spoke at Ship House, Abuja when he received the Senior Special Adviser ( SSA) to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Delu Bulus Yakubu, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and the Office of the SSA on Humanitarian Affairs to address national security and poverty alleviation.
The Minister acknowledged that national security encompasses not only military strength but also addressing poverty and lack of opportunities.
A statement by the Ministry of Defence Director of Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, said that “the visit underscored the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and the Office of the SSA on Humanitarian Affairs in addressing national security and poverty alleviation.”
The statement noted that the Minister praised the SSA’s dedication to humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, assuring her of the Ministry’s willingness to collaborate on joint initiatives.
“Your commitment to humanitarian affairs is admirable, and we are eager to work together to implement comprehensive strategies that will benefit our nation,” he said.
On her part, the Senior Special Adviser congratulated the Minister on his achievements, commending his leadership in enhancing the nation’s security architecture. She reiterated the need for continued collaboration, saying g that national security requires collective efforts. “National security is a social service that requires collective efforts for it to succeed,” she said.
She further said that her Office is working on a joint interactive National Seminar aimed at bringing together relevant authorities, non-governmental organizations, and security experts to share ideas on improving national security through humanitarian services.