THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA (RTD), OFR, WAS ABLY REPRESENTED BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MR. RICHARD PHEELANGWAH, AT THE 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH COMBINED CONVOCATION CEREMONY
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA (RTD), OFR, WAS ABLY REPRESENTED BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MR. RICHARD PHEELANGWAH, AT THE 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH COMBINED CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF THE AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HELD AT THE IBRAHIM ALFA HALL, KADUNA, ON MARCH 27, 2027. THE EVENT MARKED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE AS DEGREES […]
MUSA CHALLENGES GRADUATES OF AFIT ON INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY.
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR has challenged the graduates of Air Force Institute of Technology AFIT to embrace innovation and technology in shaping the future of Nigeria’s defence and security sector. Musa gave the challenge during the institute’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Combined Convocation Ceremony for the award of […]
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, at the opening of the National Mine Action Stakeholders Workshop
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, at the opening of the National Mine Action Stakeholders Workshop, held today Tuesday 24th March 2026, at Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja. The workshop is for delegates and stakeholders who will discuss national strategies and collaborative […]
PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE VISITS DIA
…Encourages use of Cutting Edge Technologies As part of his familiarization tour to agencies under the Ministry of Defence, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, visited the leadership of Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 in Abuja. Mr Pheelangwah acknowledged the commitment and professionalism of the personnel in the Agency towards safeguarding […]
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, RICHARD P. PHEELANGWAH, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026, PAID A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE (CDI)
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, RICHARD P. PHEELANGWAH, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026, PAID A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE (CDI), LIEUTENANT GENERAL EAP UNDIANDEYE, AT THE DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE HEADQUARTERS IN ABUJA THE VISIT FORMS PART OF ONGOING ENGAGEMENTS BY MOD AIMED AT STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION AND ENHANCING INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATIONS WITHIN THE […]
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR RICHARD P. PHEELANGWAH PAID A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF(CNS)
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR RICHARD P. PHEELANGWAH PAID A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO THE CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF(CNS), VICE ADMIRAL IDI ABBAS, AT THE NAVAL HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA ON TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2026. THIS VISIT WAS AIMED AT STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION AND ENHANCING STRATEGIC COOPERATION BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND THE NIGERIAN NAVY […]
DEFENCE MINISTRY PLEDGES ENHANCED SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN NAVY AND STRONGER CIVIL – MILITARY COLLABORATION.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Navy through enhanced support, improved readiness, and stronger Civil-Military collaboration. Mr Pheelangwah made this known during a familiarization visit to the Naval Headquarters on 17th March, 2026, where he commended the leadership and […]
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 […]
