FG will not shy from ensuring adequate National Defence and Security – says Defence Minister, Magashi
The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to securing the country against all forms of insecurities threatening her corporate existence. General Magashi gave this assurance as a Special guest of honour at a one-day national security summit organised by the defence headquarters held at […]
NASS Complements MOD to achieve total Security.
The National Assembly is to support the Nigerian Armed forces with additional resources towards achieving success in the fight against insurgency and related crimes. Chairman House Committee on Defence Hon Olujimi Benson stated this during an oversight function in Ship House. Hon Olujimi noted that Nigerians expect better outcomes from the Armed forces and the […]
Diasporan Military database gets underway as Defence Ministry partners Nigerians in Diaspora Commission
The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has restated the commitment of his Ministry towards facilitating the realisation of the mandate of the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission. General Magashi said this when the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Honourable Abike Dabiri- Erewa paid a courtesy […]
Perm Sec Defence, MoD optimistic on New Service Chiefs’ Success
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence Musa Istifanus has expressed optimism that the Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs will deliver on the presidential directive to achieve reasonable peace and security in the country. The Permanent Secretary who was on a familiarization tour to the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja noted that […]
Defence Ministry to fortify schools against attacks
Press Release 4th March The Ministry of Defence is fast-tracking the protection of its educational institutions as required by the Safe Schools Declaration of the United Nations. The Minister of Defence General Bashir Salihi Magashi represented by the Permanent Secretary Musa Istifanus made the declaration in a meeting with the Education In Emergencies Working Group […]
Magashi commissions Ultra Modern Estate, says FG is committed to well-being of Troops
The Minister of Defence General Bashir Salihi Magashi has commissioned a Housing Estate for officers and Men of the Nigerian Defence Intelligence Agency in Kuyanmi District, Abuja. General Magashi while commissioning the project said the Federal Government would not relent in providing social amenities that guarantees the welfare and wellbeing of the Members of the […]
Defence Ministry To activate Servicom Units in Services, Military Formations and Parastatals
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence Istifanus Musa has assured of the reactivation of Service Delivery Desks in all Armed Forces establishment and Formations as well in Departments and Agencies of the Ministry. Istifanus Musa gave the assurance while responding during an advocacy visit by the National Coordinator and CEO of the SERVICOM Initiative, Mrs. […]
DEFENCE MINISTER JOINS C- in- C TO LAY WREATH . …..DRUMS PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ARMED FORCES.
DEFENCE MINISTER JOINS C- in- C TO LAY WREATH . …..DRUMS PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ARMED FORCES. The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has urged Nigerians to support the nation’s Armed Forces to boost their morales to win various ongoing Campaigns in the country. Maj Gen Magashi made the appeal against the […]
2021 AFRDC JUMAT : PMB REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WELFARE OF FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES.
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the families of the fallen heroes that the government will not jettison its plans to improve their standard of living as a matter of top national priority. President Buhari made this known through the Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi who represented him at this year’s Armed forces […]
INSECURITY: MINISTER OF DEFENCE DECLARES 2021 AS YEAR OF DECISIVE OFFENSIVE TO END INSURGENCY
…..AS CHADIAN AMBASSADOR APPEALS TO FG TO OPEN NIGERIA – CHAD BORDER The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has ordered the troops at various locations to embark on a more aggressive kinetic action against the criminal elements threatening national peace and security. The Minister of defence gave the charge when the […]