Ministry of Defence

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Ministry of Defence

Federal Republic of Nigeria

The Ministry of Defence provides administrative and support services, timely and effectively to enable the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to build and maintain a modern, compact, strong, professional, mission-capable and mission-ready Armed Forces, for the defence of ... the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE HOLDS 6TH NIGERIA–SOUTH AFRICA DEFENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE MEETING IN ABUJA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE HOLDS 6TH NIGERIA–SOUTH AFRICA

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E. MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON, mni ON MONDAY, 25TH AUGUST 2025, HELD A HIGH-LEVEL BILATERAL MEETING WITH HIS BRAZILIAN COUNTERPART, MR. JOSÉ MÚCIO MONTEIRO FILHO

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E. MOHAMMED B

MINISTER OF DEFENCE ENGAGES BRAZILIAN COUNTERPART TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL DEFENCE COOPERATION

MINISTER OF DEFENCE ENGAGES BRAZILIAN COUNTERPART

BADARU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA–CZECH REPUBLIC STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP

BADARU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA–CZECH REPUBLIC STRATEGIC

BADARU CALLS FOR STRONGER INSTITUTIONS, REGIONAL COOPERATION AND PROFESSIONALISM FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

BADARU CALLS FOR STRONGER INSTITUTIONS, REGIONAL C

AMBASSADOR GABRIEL TANIMU ADUDA BOWS OUT AFTER 22 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

AMBASSADOR GABRIEL TANIMU ADUDA BOWS OUT AFTER 22

Permanent Secretary the Ministry of Defence, Amb. Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, welcomed Mrs. Jane Nkechi Idehen, MD/CEO of NIGCOMSAT Ltd

Permanent Secretary the Ministry of Defence, Amb.

FORUM OF EX-COUNCILLORS IN JIGAWA COMMENDS BADARU, AWARDS HIM EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP

FORUM OF EX-COUNCILLORS IN JIGAWA COMMENDS BADARU,

Defence Headquarters

The Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Navy

The Nigerian Air Force

Army Affairs
Navy Affairs
Air Force Affairs
Human Resources
Finance & Accounts
Procurement
Legal
PRS
Health Services
General Services
Joint Services
Education Services
Info & Public Relations
Internal Audit
Office of the Permanent Secretary
Reforms Coordination and Service Improvement

NDC

DIA

NDA

AFCSC

DICON

NAFRC

MPB

News & Updates

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE HOLDS 6TH NIGERIA–SOUTH AFRICA DEFENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE MEETING IN ABUJA

September 3, 2025

The 6th session of the Nigeria–South Africa Bi‑National Commission Defence and Security Committee started today

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E. MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON, mni ON MONDAY, 25TH AUGUST 2025, HELD A HIGH-LEVEL BILATERAL MEETING WITH HIS BRAZILIAN COUNTERPART, MR. JOSÉ MÚCIO MONTEIRO FILHO

August 27, 2025

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E. MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON, mni ON MONDAY, 25TH AUGUST

MINISTER OF DEFENCE ENGAGES BRAZILIAN COUNTERPART TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL DEFENCE COOPERATION

August 27, 2025

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, on 25 August 2025, held

BADARU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA–CZECH REPUBLIC STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP

August 27, 2025

The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, received a high-level Czech

Hon. Minister of Defence

Hon. Minister of State

Permanent Secretary

The Management

Dr. Jibrin. Alhassan

Director, Health Services

Mrs Gloria Okopi

Director, Internal Audit

Mr. Henshaw Ogubike

Director (Information) Press & Public Relations

Mr. Afolabi Idowu Omoniwa

Director Finance and Accounts

MR. OTALIKE P. YAHAYA

Director Procurement

MRS. B.O. OLANIYI

Director Joint Services

DR. Ahmad Ibrahim Sulaiman

Director Air Force Affairs

MAL. IDRIS SHEHU GAYA mni

Director Human Resource Management

DR. Raji Isiaka Ogunsola

Director Navy Affairs

Alh. Abdulrahman Suleiman

Director Planning, Research and Statistics

BARR. Adebola Odugbesa

Director Legal Services

NNEJI NKIRU FLORENCE

Director Reforms Coordination and Service Improvement

Mr. Kura Markus

Director Education Services

Uwaneyi Raymond Erurane

Director of General Service MOD

Mr. SM Attah

Director Army Affairs