The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its role in international peacekeeping and security efforts.

Musa made the commitment on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The minister paid an operational visit to the Defence Section at Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations shortly after the opening of the Assembly.

During the visit, Musa received a briefing from Nigeria’s Defence Attaché, Brigadier General E.A. Koleosho, on the section’s strategic activities and operational commitments.

He commended the Defence Section for its professionalism, loyalty and commitment to the ideals of the United Nations and the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Musa is part of the Federal Government’s delegation to the UNGA, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

The minister said Nigeria remained committed to reinvigorating its participation in international peacekeeping operations as part of efforts to promote global stability and security.