Defence Minister’s Badaru,Dubai Trip Sparks National Outrage Amid Insecurity Crisis.

Tunde Omoniyi.

Nigerians have called for the immediate sack of Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, for travelling to the Dubai Airshow 2025 without visiting states experiencing security attacks.

Investigator news reports that Badaru’s trip to Dubai has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning his priorities amid Nigeria’s insecurity challenges.

The minister’s absence has raised concerns about his ability to lead the Defence Ministry effectively.

Badaru is said to participate in the 5 days Dubai Airshow 2025, scheduled to end on 21st November 2025 at its purpose-built venue in Dubai World Central.

This year’s edition, themed “The Future is Here,” will bring together thousands of visitors, global manufacturers, industry experts, and defence leaders to exchange insights, explore emerging trends, and experience cutting-edge advancements in aviation, aerospace, and defence technologies.

The question many Nigerians are asking is why the Defence Minister Badaru having noted the high level of insecurity challenges that has befallen Nigeria lately will have the courage to travel out of Nigeria for a show in Dubai.

Badaru’s show of less concern to insecurity in Nigeria underscores his less value for human lives and nonchalance to strengthening security in Nigeria.

Information has it that Nigerians who saw him sneaking out of the country through the Lagos international Airport wondered why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is still keeping Badaru as defence minister knowing fully well that he has not shown any impact in the ministry of Defence and has no capacity to administer the ministry of Defence.

The Minister is expected to return to the country upon the conclusion of the Airshow.