The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Matawalle, has initiated high-level discussions with Major General Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC). The talks, held at the IMCTC Headquarters in Riyadh on Monday, November 18, 2024, aim to foster collaboration and share expertise in combating terrorism.

The meeting underscores Nigeria’s commitment to addressing security challenges through international partnerships. Dr. Matawalle is set to engage with top counter-terrorism strategists and logistics experts during his visit.

Speaking on the significance of the discussions, defence analysts anticipate the outcomes will strengthen Nigeria’s approach to counter-terrorism and enhance its capacity to tackle insurgency and extremism. This visit represents a crucial step in leveraging global alliances to safeguard national and regional security.