MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE DEFENCE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK- PHEELANGWAH

… Advocates payment of Pensioners before Service Officers The Federal government placed high premium on the Veterans and consequent to this , the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr Richard Pheelangwah has met with the leadership of the Military Pensions Board (MPB) to strengthen ties and explore ways of ensuring that pension administration works for […]
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR. RICHARD PHEELANGWAH PAID A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD (MPB)

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR. RICHARD PHEELANGWAH PAID A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD (MPB) ON 12TH MARCH, 2026 AT THE MPB’S HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA. HE WAS RECEIVED BY THE CHAIRMAN, MPB, AVM. MAIKAIL ABDULLRAHEEM DISCUSSIONS CENTERD ON STRENGTHENING TIES AND EXPLORING WAYS OF ENHANCING PENSION ADMINISTRATION TOWARDS RETIRED PERSONNEL.
PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE VISITS AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS

….Reaffirms Ministry’s support to Air Force towards achieving its mandate. In continuation of his familiarization tour to the Services in the Ministry of Defence , the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence Mr Richard Pheelangwa visited the Chief of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke at the Air Force headquarters in Abuja. The Permanent […]
DEFENCE MINISTER GEN.. CHRISTOPHER MUSA (Rtd.) OFR RECEIVED IN AUDIENCE THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

DEFENCE MINISTER GEN.. CHRISTOPHER MUSA (Rtd.) OFR RECEIVED IN AUDIENCE THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Dr. KINGSLEY UDEH SAN. HE CALLED FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION AMONG MDAs ANDTHE DISCUSSIONS CENTRED TOWARDS DEVELOPING A WORKABLE SYNERGY AMONG DEPARTMENT AND AGENCIES OFGOVERNMENT (MDAs), IN SOLVING THE NATIONS PRESSING CHALLENGES
DEFENCE MINISTER RECEIVES MINISTER OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY—-Calls for Stronger Collaboration among MDAs.

Towards developing a workable synergy amongst Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government (MDAs), the Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.) OFR has met with his counterpart , the Honourable Minister of Innovation , Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN to forge a stronger partnership between MDAs in solving the nation’s pressing challenges. […]
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR RICHARD P. PHEELANGWAH PAID A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF(CAS)

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR RICHARD P. PHEELANGWAH PAID A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF(CAS), AIR MARSHAL SUNDAY KELVIN ANEKE, AT THE NAF HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA ON 11/03/2026 THE VISIT WAS AIMED AT STRENGTHENING COOPERATION AND FOSTERING A CORDIAL WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND NIGERIA AIR FORCE […]
AVOID AMPLIFYING TERRORISM PROPAGANDA—Gen. Musa

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), OFR has called on the media across the country to be professional and responsible in their reportage and avoiddissemination of terrorist propaganda that is capable of demoralising troops and giving undue publicity to criminal elements. The Minister made this call while addressing journalists after a […]
DEFENCE MINISTER RECEIVES AWARD OF “AMBASSADOR OF FAIR PLAY”.

…Assures of the Ministry’s continued support towards sports. The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) OFR has assured of his continued support to sporting activities. He gave the assurance as he was crowned with the prestigious and globally recognized award of ‘AMBASSADOR OF FAIR PLAY’ by All Federal Capital Territory Sports Association […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GEN. CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA (RTD.) OFR WAS HONOURED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GEN. CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA (RTD.) OFR WAS HONOURED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD OF ‘AMBASSADOR OF FAIR PLAY’ FROM ALL FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY SPORTS ASSOCIATION. THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MR. RICHARD PHEELANGWAH RECEIVED THIS AWARD ON HIS BEHALF ON FRIDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY, 2026 IN SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA. THE ASSOCIATION, LED BY ITS […]
DR. MATTHEW OLUMIDE ADEPOJU, DIRECTOR GENERAL/CE OF THE NATIONAL SPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ( NASRDA)

DR. MATTHEW OLUMIDE ADEPOJU, DIRECTOR GENERAL/CE OF THE NATIONAL SPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ( NASRDA) ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25/02/2026, PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE AT THE SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA. THE NASRDA DELEGATION WAS RECEIVED BY GEN. CHRISTOPHER MUSA, ALONGSIDE THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MR. RICHARD P. PHEELANGWAH, AND OTHER DIRECTORS […]