Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, on Monday held a meeting with the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Ship House, Abuja.
The visit, announced by the Federal Ministry of Defence, formed part of ongoing engagements between the Federal Government and state governments on issues of national security, defence cooperation and development.
Although the Ministry's official statement did not disclose the details of the discussions, the meeting is widely seen as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between the Federal Government and Cross River State on security matters, particularly as the state shares international boundaries with neighbouring Cameroon and continues to play a strategic role in Nigeria's security architecture.
Cross River has in recent years faced security concerns ranging from cross-border crimes, communal conflicts and illegal activities in forest communities, making cooperation between the state government and federal security agencies increasingly important.
Governor Otu's visit also comes at a time when the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to improve security across the country through closer collaboration with state governments and other stakeholders.
Photographs released by the Ministry of Defence showed Governor Otu and General Musa exchanging pleasantries before holding discussions at the Minister's office in Abuja.
Neither the Cross River State Government nor the Ministry of Defence disclosed any agreements reached after the meeting. However, observers believe the engagement could pave the way for increased federal support in addressing security challenges and protecting critical infrastructure within the state.
The Ministry of Defence simply confirmed that the Honourable Minister of Defence received Governor Bassey Otu at the Ministry's headquarters in Abuja.
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