Defence Diplomacy: The Role Dr Bello Matawalle Has Played

Defence Diplomacy: The Role Dr Bello Matawalle Has Played

Defence diplomacy is the peaceful use of military resources through dialogue and cooperation to prevent conflict, build confidence, and promote stability in pursuit of foreign policy objectives.

Security threats today are transnational (terrorism, piracy, cybercrime). That means no country can address modern security challenges alone

Nigeria is increasingly active in global defence cooperation and leading this drive is Dr. Bello Matawalle.

Bello Matawalle is positioning is Nigeria as a proactive global security partner.

Strategic Engagements Under Matawalle

– United States (AFRICOM): Focused on counterinsurgency, regional stability, counter-terrorism

– India: Focused on counter-terrorism training, maritime security, defence industry collaboration

– China (NORINCO): Focused on technology transfer and strengthening Nigeria’s defence industry (DICON)

– Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bosnia: Focused on military-industrial cooperation and innovation

Dr. Bello Matawalle has ensured that Nigeria asserts its voice in shaping global security discussions.