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 […]
Defence Ministers Call for Strategic Intelligence, Equipment Support from EU to End insurgency
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni has called for more Intelligence and equipment support from the European Union (EU) in the fight against insecurity that preceded this administration. The Minister stated this when he received European Union delegation led by the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS in […]
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 […]
Defence Ministry to Partner with France on Technology Transfer
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni has said that Nigeria is ready to partner with France on technology transfer. He made this known when he received the Ambassador of France to Nigeria and her delegates in his office, Ship House, Abuja on 12th October, 2023. According to the Minister, Nigeria and France […]
INSECURITY : MINISTER TASKS WAR COLLEGE PARTICIPANTS ON SOLUTIONS TO TACKLE INSECURITY
The Honourable Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has urged participants of Army War College Nigeria, to develop the right set of skills and knowledgeable solutions that could help in surmounting the nations security challenges. Badaru made the call during the graduation ceremony of Army War College course 7/2023 in Abuja. The Minister […]
DEFENCE MINISTER INAUGURATES NDC COURSE 32
…Charges the College on Knowledge Based Armed Forces The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle, MON, has charged the National Defence College NDC to develope curriculum to enable the College produce knowledge based Armed Forces. Matawalle gave the charge as a Special Guest of Honour at the inauguration of Course 32 […]
ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY: BADARU INAUGURATES NATIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
…Charges committee members to give their best in honouring the fallen heroes The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has charged members of the newly inaugurated National Planning Committee of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration to give in their best contribution in the event which is set aside to celebrate the […]
FG to deepen Bilateral Relations with EU on Security Cooperation
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON , mni has said that the Federal Government was ready to deepen bilateral relations with European Union (EU) on security cooperation. The Minister made this known when he received the delegation of the European External Actions Service ( EEAS), on the 4th October, 2023 in Ship […]
NIGERIA TO DEEPEN BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH TURKEY
he Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, has said that Nigeria would continue to maintain bilateral relationship with the Republic of Turkey. The Minister stated this when the Turkish Ambassador, HE Hidayet Bayraktar paid him a courtesy visit on 5th October, 2023 in Ship House, Abuja. Badaru said that Nigeria government is […]
