Matawalle Leads Nigeria’s Push For Global Defence Ties In Brazil

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has led a delegation to the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening global defence cooperation.

The biennial event, a major gathering of international defence industries, government delegations, armed forces, and security professionals, provided a platform for Nigeria to engage with manufacturers of cutting-edge military technologies and forge strategic partnerships.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the special assistant to the minister, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, 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 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.