December 9, 2025
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a strategic defence Memorandum of Understanding designed to deepen military collaboration and improve security capabilities across both countries.
The MoU was signed in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs, Dr. Khaled Al-Biyari. The agreement aims to reinforce Nigeria’s defence architecture and expand operational capacity within its armed forces.
According to a statement issued by Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, Enderline Chukwu, the pact marks an important step toward modernising Nigeria’s security framework. Matawalle described the signing as a “significant milestone” that would yield substantial defence and military benefits.
The defence agreement covers an initial five-year period and spans key areas such as joint training, combined military exercises, intelligence sharing, logistical support, technical cooperation, and other mutually agreed defence activities. It also allows for renewal for another five years, with either country able to terminate the pact with three months’ notice.
Matawalle noted that the MoU will deliver practical advantages, including improved professional military education, higher operational readiness through coordinated exercises, and stronger collaboration against terrorism and emerging security threats.
The signing signals a deepening of bilateral defence ties and a shared commitment to enhancing stability and security across both nations.
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