26/08/2025
Tribute to a mentor and a father His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, MON, mni
Hon. Minister of Defence, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Two Years of Transformational Service (2023–2025)
✅ Securing Nigeria
1. 13,500+ terrorists neutralised
2. 17,500 suspects arrested
3. 10,000 hostages rescued
4. 124,000 insurgents surrendered
5. Highways & farmlands restored to safety
✅ Caring for the Troops
1. Cleared ₦18bn insurance arrears
2. Increased troop rations
3. Expanded life insurance for all soldiers
4. Regular frontline visits to boost morale
✅ Building a Self-Reliant Defence
1. Revived Defence Industries Corporation (DICON)
2. Local production of MRAPs, vehicles, and ammunition
3. Over 100 partnerships for defence growth
4. Nigeria to export defence equipment by 2025
✅ Defence Diplomacy
1. Strengthened Nigeria–China ties
2. Boosted African Union & global cooperation
3. Advocated transparency, accountability & peace
🌍 Legacy
Hon. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, MON, mni, has:
1. Restored hope in communities
2. Strengthened the Armed Forces
3. Positioned Nigeria as a leader in defence innovation
🎖️ “True security is the foundation of national prosperity.”