Nigeria and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation to combat terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organised crime in West Africa. The commitment followed a meeting between Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Rimtalba Ouédraogo, and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Endoni, in Ouagadougou.
The two sides agreed that the security threats confronting both countries required closer coordination, intelligence sharing and stronger institutional cooperation. They said enhanced collaboration would help tackle terrorist and criminal networks while contributing to peace and stability across the region.
Burkina Faso has also been pursuing stronger cross-border coordination with neighbouring Sahel countries, particularly on security and mobility.
Ouédraogo acknowledged the longstanding ties between Nigeria and Burkina Faso, saying the relationship required continued engagement and cooperation. He expressed his country’s readiness to work closely with Nigeria to strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared interests, particularly in addressing common security challenges.
Endoni reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to support initiatives aimed at deepening bilateral relations, stressing that security and development should be pursued together. He said stronger economic and agricultural partnerships could improve livelihoods, strengthen food security and create opportunities that would complement efforts to address terrorism and other security threats.
Both countries also expressed interest in more regular consultations covering security, defence, agriculture, economic relations and people-to-people exchanges. The discussions underscored their shared interest in expanding institutional and economic cooperation while working towards a more secure and prosperous West Africa.
