Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, led the nation’s delegation at the 2025 Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening global defence ties.
The prestigious biennial event, which draws government representatives, military experts, and security professionals from across the globe, served as a significant platform for Nigeria to explore the latest in military technologies and cultivate new strategic collaborations.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, special assistant to the minister, Matawalle said Nigeria’s participation reflected the Federal Government’s dedication to advancing national defence capabilities.
“This engagement underscores our resolve to foster collaboration and enhance our military’s interoperability within the global defence framework,” he noted.
The delegation’s presence aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises modernising Nigeria’s armed forces to address evolving security challenges.
The Nigerian military, State defence minister added, remains focused on staying adaptive and strategically positioned in an increasingly complex global security landscape.
The LAAD Exhibition, one of Latin America’s largest defence showcases, featured innovations in aerospace, cybersecurity, and military hardware, offering Nigeria opportunities to explore advancements critical to its defence strategy.
