The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on Tuesday received officials from the Turkish Embassy in Nigeria, led by Ambassador Mehmet Poroy, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. According to a statement by the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, the discussions centred on enhancing…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has delivered two high-tech unmanned water vessels to boost surveillance and security across Nigeria’s waterways, the Arewa Good Governance Forum has said. The presentation of the equipment took place at the Presidential Villa on 5 January 2024, signalling what the group described as “a practical…
The Zamfara Youth Mobilisation Forum has lauded former Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle for what it described as his transformational impact on the state’s physical and administrative landscape. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Abubakar Sani Danfulani, the group said Matawalle’s tenure marked “an era of physical transformation that gave Zamfara a new face,…
The Zamfara APC Youth Forum has hailed the defection of Honourable Maharazu Salisu Faru, member representing Maradun 2 Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The Forum described the move as a bold and patriotic decision inspired by the “visionary and unifying leadership” of…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has described the visit of the Barcelona FC Legends to Nigeria as a clear indication of the country’s progress in restoring peace, security, and stability. Matawalle stated this in Abuja on Friday in a statement issued by his Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil. According…
Hon. Anas Abdullahi Kaura, aide to the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has empowered residents of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State with ₦30 million, vehicles, and work tools as part of efforts to uplift livelihoods and promote peace. Kaura, who holds the traditional title of Madakin Kaura, visited…
The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has lauded the former Governor of Zamfara State and Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammad Bello Matawalle, describing his administration as a golden era that transformed the state’s economy and set a national benchmark for fiscal discipline and growth. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Marafa,…
The Northern Youth Awareness Forum (NYAF) has lauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for transforming Nigeria’s defence sector with reforms centred on troop welfare, veteran care and people-focused leadership. The group, in a statement signed by its secretary, Comrade Isma’il Ahmad Zari’a, on Monday, described Matawalle’s approach as “compassionate, innovative…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for the adoption of digital technology to combat terrorism and other security challenges facing Africa. Matawalle, who spoke in Abuja at the opening of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference, said Africa must embrace innovation to tackle what he described as “serious and evolving…
The ministerof defence for State Bello Matawalle has charged participants of the National Defence College Course 33 to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in addressing the nation’s security challenges. He gave the charge at the Graduation Dinner and Award Night organised for the participants of the 11-month strategic course on Wednesday in…
