- Co-signing the MoU alongside Minister Abubakar was the Commissioner of the African Union Commission.
- The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief of Naval Staff, Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye.
The Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Union (AU) to provide strategic sea lift support.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the signing ceremony took place at the Julius Nyerere Hall in the African Union Secretariat, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 16, 2025.
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Co-signing the MoU alongside Minister Abubakar was the Commissioner of the African Union Commission.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief of Naval Staff, Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye.
Nigeria’s commitment to providing strategic sea lift capacity to the African Union exemplifies its dedication to enhancing regional security and fostering cooperation.
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By offering critical resources for the transportation of military equipment, heavy hardware, relief materials, and troops within Africa and beyond, Nigeria showcases its ability to significantly contribute to the region’s stability and development.




