Perm. Sec. Defence, Dr. Kana, Decorates Col Diya with New Rank, Cautions Military Personnel against Pride

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni has advised newly promoted officers of the Armed Forces against pride in discharging their duties. Dr. Kana gave the advice when he decorated Colonel OO Diya with the rank of Brigadier General Olusola Oyelola Diya at a ceremony attended by the celebrant’s mother, Mrs. […]
FG Re-Affirms Partnership with Republic of Sudan in beefing Defence Requirements
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its readiness to partner with the Sudanese Government in the production of Military needs through the Nigerian Defence Industries Cooperation of Nigeria DICON and the Sudanese Defence Corporation. Minister of Defence, Major Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi stated this when a delegation of the Defence Industries System of Sudan paid a […]
POP: President Buhari Charges Commissioned Cadets on Application of Acquired knowledge in Combat Missions

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the newly commissioned Cadets to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in various fields of specialization to support the combat forces in achieving their assigned missions. President Buhari stated this during the Combined Passing Out Parade and Commissioning Ceremony of Direct Short Service Course 26 (Army) and Direct Regular Course […]
COAS CONFERENCE : MINISTER OF DEFENCE REITRATES NEED FOR MILITARY TO REMAIN PROFESSIONAL, APOLITICAL. ASSURES C – IN – C OF CONTINUED MILITARY’S LOYALTY TO CIVIL AUTHORITY

The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has attributed the successes recorded in the various theatres of Military Operations in parts of the country to the support of the Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari. General Magashi (rtd) stated this in his remark at the opening ceremony […]
Inauguration and Hand-Holding Exercise for Departmental Desk Officers on Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP25) Performance Trackers at the Ship House, Ministry of Defence, Abuja.

Perm Sec Defence, Dr. Kana Lauds Public Sector Reform as MOD validates responses to Performance Index

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, has lauded the revitalization of the structure and operating procedures of the Nigerian public sector for enhanced efficiency and sufficiency in service delivery Dr. Kana said that the reform would be a legacy worthy of bequeathing to the future of the nation and as […]
DR KANA CHARGES CIVIL SERVANTS TO ENSURE A CORRUPT-FREE PUBLIC SERVICE

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni has enjoined Civil Servants to leverage on their conscience towards ensuring a corrupt free Public Service as part of their contribution to national development. Dr. Kana gave the charge at the inauguration ceremony of the Ministry of Defence Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, ACTU held […]
The Minister of Defence Commissions Vital Projects at Defence Intelligent College

As part of the activities lined up for the 2022 Annual Conference of Defence Advisers/Attaches by the Defence Intelligence Agency, the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) commissioned some vital projects to improve the standard of learning in the college at Karu, Abuja. The project includes world-class hostel, Auditorium, a standard canteen, sports […]
Senate Collaborates with MOD on Resuscitation of NNS Aradu

The Nigerian Senate is to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence towards the resuscitation of the Nigerian Navy Ship Aradu currently inactive in Lagos shores. Chairman, Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Nigeria’s flagship, NNS Aradu, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi announced this during a meeting with the Defence Minister, Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi in the Senate Building, […]
FG Devises Strategies For Improved Defence And Security Systems.

The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi rtd has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has continued to devise new strategies for improving Defence and Security Systems in order to meet up with the ever evolving security challenges. Magashi stated this while declaring open the Defence Advisers/Attaches Annual Conference 2022 with the theme […]