








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.
- 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
News & Updates

MATAWALLE SALUTES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON HIS 73RD BIRTHDAY
… Commends His Renewed Hope Agenda for National Security….. The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E.

NIGERIA AND GERMANY REINFORCE DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP WITH RENEWED MoU
Abuja, Nigeria – The Governments of Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E. MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON, mni PAID MAIDEN OPERATIONAL VISIT TO THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE 26 ARMOURED BRIGADE OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY ON THURSDAY, 27TH MARCH 2025 IN DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE.
DURING THE VISIT, THE BRIGADE COMMANDER, BRIGADIER GENERAL T.J. MACKINTOSH, BRIEFED THE MINISTER ON THE

BADARU PAYS CONDOLENCE TO KATSINA STATE GOVERNOR OVER THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER
The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E.Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mini visited the Executive Governor of
Hon. Minister of Defence

Hon. Minister of State

Permanent Secretary

The Management

Dr. Jibrin. Alhassan
Director, Health Services
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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

Chima-Ajaegbu N. Joe
Director of General Service MOD

Mr. SM Attah
Director Army Affairs