After Gen Musa’s Intervention, Niger Republic Rejoins Multi-National Joint Task Force 

After Gen Musa’s Intervention, Niger Republic Rejoins Multi-National Joint Task Force 

Niger Republic has agreed to rejoin the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) following a high-level meeting between the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and his Nigerien counterpart, General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in Niamey.

PRNigeria had reported that the CDS, General Musa, visited Niger Republic on August 28, 2024, to seek collaboration in tackling insecurity and other related matters in the West African region.

The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the meeting resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen security cooperation and address mutual security challenges between Nigeria and Niger.

PRNigeria gathered that both countries recognized the need for sustained dialogue, collaboration, and strategic partnership in combating security threats, including the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.

During the meeting, Gusau noted that both countries reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability and security, with Nigeria reiterating its principle of good neighbourliness.

At the meeting, General Barmou expressed Niger’s readiness to resume active participation in security cooperation under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).

The meeting culminated in agreements to finalize cooperation modalities, establish a Nigerien advisory group to interface with its Nigerian counterpart, and develop measures to strengthen bilateral relationships.

General Musa also paid a courtesy call to the Nigerien Deputy Minister of National Defence, General Sani Kache.