By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has 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.
This is contained in a press release Barr. Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public, Ministry of Defence.
He said the Minister stated this when he received the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Delu Bulus Yakubu in his office.
The press release said Badaru acknowledged that national security encompasses not only military strength but also addressing poverty and lack of opportunities.
“The visit underscored the importance in addressing national security and poverty between the Ministry of Defence and the Office of the SSA on Humanitarian Affairs.
“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.”
