ACT WITHIN THE CONFINES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW- DEFENCE MINISTER

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has opined that in leveraging Defence Diplomacy and effective regional collaboration for enhanced national security, nations should act within the confines of International law. The Minister who stated this during the opening ceremony of the CHIEF OF DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE Annual Conference 2023 held in Abuja, […]

DEFENCE MINISTER ASSURES VETERANS OF FG’S COMMITMENT IN PROVING BETTER WELFARE

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has assured the Nigeria Veterans of Federal Government’s commitment in the provision of better welfare to them and their families. The Minister gave the assurance when he received the Executives of the Veteran Association of Nigeria on Wednesday, 8th November 2023 in Ship House, Abuja. He […]

DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS TRIUMPHANT CADETS

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammad Bello Matawalle MON has commended the triumphant Cadets for winning many medals and trophy in the Sailing games held in China. While   commending the Cadets, he assured them of the Ministry’s support in future competition.  The Minister made the commendation and assurance for support when he received […]

DEFENCE MINISTRY DEVELOPS STRATEGIC PLAN AND INAUGURATES TEAM TO DRIVE FCSSIP 25

Ministry of Defence has inaugurated Strategic Planning Team to drive the full realization of the digitalization of the Service and institutionalization of the Federal Civil Service Strategic Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP 25). Inaugurating the nine members committee drawn from the core departments of the Ministry on Thursday, 26th October 2023 at a retreat organized by […]

FG to Partner Denmark on Defence Cooperation

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON has said that the Federal  Government of Nigeria is ready to partner with the Government of Denmark on Defence Cooperations. The Minister stated this when the Denmark  Ambassador to Nigeria Amb.Sune Krogstrup paid him a working visit in Ship House. He said that the […]

FG Commence Disbursement of SDA to retired Armed Forces

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON,mni on Friday, 13th October, 2023 said Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of  Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to members of the armed forces who retired from service from November 9, 2017. However, due to agitations and demonstrations by veterans that were initially excluded from the allowance, the […]

8 Presidential Priorities: Badaru Assures Committe of Defence preparedness

Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has assured the delegation that the Ministry was prepared to key in the Priorities and focus areas of Mr. President 8 priority areas.  He noted Defence’s Presidential Priority as it concerns security , pointing out that the Ministry is ready to mobilize in collaboration with all […]

FG to strengthen Bilateral Relations with Indonesian Government on Military Cooperation

The Honourable Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubarka CON, mni has said that the Government of Nigeria will continue to reinforce the bilateral relations with the Indonesian Government on military cooperation.  The Minister said this when the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria AVM Dr. UH Harahap and his delegates paid him a courtesy visit on the […]