Matawalle Calls for Enhanced Collaboration and Funding in the Fight Against Insecurity

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….Emphasizes the Need for Modern Equipment to Combat Banditry and Criminality

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H. E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, has made a compelling call for increased collaboration and funding for the Defence sector to effectively combat and eliminate banditry and other forms of criminality across Nigeria.

During the presentation of the 2025 Budget Proposal for the Ministry of Defence to the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Defence at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Minister Matawalle emphasized the critical need for robust collaboration with lawmakers. He commended the unwavering commitment and cooperative efforts of both the House and Senate Committees on Defence, noting that their steadfast support has been instrumental in the Ministry’s achievements to date.

Addressing the critical issue of funding, Minister Matawalle described the current budget as insufficient given the modern security challenges faced by the nation. “With the right equipment, we can significantly resolve the battle against banditry,” he stated. He further elaborated that the Ministry of Defence is tasked with providing essential equipment to various regions, a goal that remains unfulfilled due to budget constraints. “In 2024, we were only able to procure some Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs). We need more APCs to tackle insecurity swiftly,” he said.

The Minister expressed his hope that the legislative bodies would consider increasing the budget allocation for the Ministry of Defence, enabling the provision of necessary equipment to areas experiencing fresh attacks and facilitating decisive action against banditry.

Minister Matawalle extended his gratitude to the leadership of the committees for their continued support, emphasizing that their cooperation has significantly contributed to the Ministry’s progress. In response, the leadership of the committees assured Minister Matawalle of their ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Defence to ensure the successful realization of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda on Security.

The Minister was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, and Directors of the Ministry.

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