ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria and Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening defence cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint efforts to address emerging security threats facing both countries.
Okay News reports that the agreement was signed in Amman by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Major General Yousef A. Alhnaity. The deal establishes a formal framework for collaboration between the two nations on a range of defence and security matters.
Under the agreement, Nigeria and Jordan will cooperate in intelligence exchange, defence capability development, counter-terrorism operations, joint military training, defence research and industry, as well as initiatives aimed at supporting regional and international peace and security.
Matawalle described the signing as a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between both countries, noting that closer defence partnerships have become increasingly important in responding to modern security challenges. He said Nigeria and Jordan remain committed to expanding cooperation that promotes peace, stability and mutual security interests.
The minister also highlighted the importance of technology transfer and local defence production, stating that the partnership aligns with Nigeria’s objective of developing domestic defence manufacturing capabilities under the provisions of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Act. According to him, discussions include plans that could support the establishment of production facilities in Nigeria.
Officials said the MoU reflects a shared commitment by both countries to deepen mutual trust, strengthen strategic ties and pursue coordinated action on common security priorities in an increasingly complex global security environment.
