Nigeria and Burkina Faso have pledged closer security cooperation and intelligence sharing to combat terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organised crime threatening both countries and the wider West African region. The agreement also links security with economic development, as both countries seek to strengthen agricultural partnerships, improve livelihoods and create opportunities that could complement efforts to tackle insecurity. A statement issued by the Embassy of Nigeria in Ouagadougou said the commitment followed a meeting between Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Rimtalba Ouédraogo, and Nigeria’s Ambassador, Syndoph Endoni. Ouédraogo acknowledged the longstanding ties between both countries and said their common challenges made sustained engagement and closer collaboration imperative. He expressed Burkina Faso’s readiness to work with Nigeria to strengthen their historic relationship and advance shared interests.
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