2021 BUDGET : DEFENCE MINISTER PRESENTS OVER THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY BILLION BUDGET PROPOSAL TO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
2021 BUDGET : DEFENCE MINISTER PRESENTS OVER THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY BILLION BUDGET PROPOSAL TO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. …ASSURES ON MINISTRY’S COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SECURITY. The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has defended the Ministry of Defence 2021 budget proposal before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence Chaired by Babajimi […]
Commissioning of Mortuary facility at NDA, Kaduna
Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (in blue) commissioning Mortuary facility at NDA, Kaduna assisted by Permanent Secretary Alh. Babangida Hussaini and the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Gabriel Olonisakin, the Chief of Air Staff Abubakar Baba Sadique
LOCAL CONTENT: DEFENCE MINISTER PROMISES TO UPSCALE MILITARY EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION CAPABILITES.
LOCAL CONTENT: DEFENCE MINISTER PROMISES TO UPSCALE MILITARY EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION CAPABILITES. The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has assured on President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to improving the current trend and tempo in the production of the Military equipment for enhanced combat efficiency of the Armed Forces. General Magashi gave this assurance […]
FALLEN HEROES: DEFENCE MINISTER UNFOLDS PLANS FOR 2021 AFRDC.
The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) has assured the Armed Forces Personel of the continous payment of the Insurance Cover under the Group Life Assurance Scheme .(GLAS) General Magashi gave the assurance while briefing the press for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration,(AFRDC) held at the Abacha Hall of […]
FALLEN HEROES: DEFENCE MINISTER REKINDLES HOPE OF MILITARY WIDOWS
The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) has assured Military Widows of continous support in the tasks of making life worth living for their families. The Minister noted that the concerns shown by the ministry is a measure of love and respect the present administration of the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed […]
Babangida assumes office as Permanent Secretary Defence Ministry
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry Defence, Alhaji Babangida Hussaini, has assumed duties with a pledge to ensure a robust working relationship among the entire staff towards achieving more for the nation. A graduate of the prestigious Nigeria Defence Academy, (NDA) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Federal College of Arts and Sciences, Suleja, […]
DEFENCE MINISTER MAJOR GENERAL BASHIR SALIHI MAGASHI (RTD) MEETS CHAIRMAN HOUSE COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE
The Executive/Legislative Cooperation necessary to address the nations security challenges is receiving utmost attention at the National Assembly. This followed the visit of the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) to the National Assembly to meet with the Chairman House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Adegoke Benson. The meeting held behind closed doors […]
Minister of Defence lauds 15 Years Partnership with WRAIR
Minister of Defence Major General Basir Salihi Magashi has lauded the U.S. Department of Defense’s Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) for 15 years successful partnership with the Nigerian Ministry of Defence (NMOD) Health Implementation Program (MODHIP). The minister made the commendation when he received the Institute’s delegation in his office in Abuja. He […]
MAGASHI URGES NASS TO PASS NIGERIAN LEGION ACT.
The 9th Assembly has been advised to expeditiously pass the Nigerian Legion Act Bill with a view to providing the needed welfare of the veterans. Maj. Gen. Magashi, charged the Law makers at a Press briefing on the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at Abacha Hall, National Defence College, Abuja. He noted, however, […]
Submission of Report of C’tee on Review on Armed Forces Act CAP 20
The need for the establishment of necessary institutions and framework to meet the yearnings, aspirations of citizenry, officers and men of the Armed Forces in order to lay solid foundation for an enduring and sustainable legacy for the Armed Forces cannot be overemphasized. This remark was made known by the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mansur […]
