Nigeria Boosts Security Ties with Saudi Arabia in Historic Five-Year Defence Pact
Nigeria has taken a major step toward strengthening its international security partnerships with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement, concluded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, sets in motion a comprehensive framework for enhanced defence and military cooperation between the two nations. The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, signed on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while Dr. Khaled H. Al-Biyari, the Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs, represented the Saudi government. Both parties affirmed that the agreement reflects a shared commitment to regional stability, professional development, and long-term strategic collaboration. Dr. Matawalle described the development as a critical achievement for Nigeria’s defence sector. “The signing of this MoU is a significant milestone,” he noted. “It has been on the drawing board for some time, and its conclu...