The Ministry of Defence — the apex policy authority overseeing the Nigerian Armed Forces — provides strategic leadership for a modern, professional, mission-ready military in the service of more than 220 million citizens of the Federal Republic.
Leads the strategic modernisation of Nigeria's defence architecture — anchored on the welfare of officers and ratings, indigenous defence-industrial capacity, and citizen-centred accountability.
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Supports the Honourable Minister on strategic, security-sector and welfare portfolios, with focus on community peace-building and counter-extremism programmes.
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Accounting and chief administrative officer; coordinates the departments, units and tri-service interface of the Ministry.
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The Honourable Minister has pledged the Ministry's commitment to strengthening military healthcare and reducing medical tourism, during a working visit to the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja.
Six strategic priorities advancing modernisation, welfare and professional capacity across the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Coordinated operations across all six geopolitical zones — HADIN KAI, FANSAN YAMMA, DELTA SAFE and partner missions.
02 Defence-Industrial CapacityStrengthening DICON to reduce dependence on foreign supply through local manufacturing and export readiness.
03 Welfare of the Armed ForcesPensions, housing, medical care and resettlement for serving personnel, veterans and their families.
04 Merit-Based RecruitmentTransparent enrolment into the Army, Navy, Air Force, NDA, AFCSC and Defence training institutions.
05 Open ProcurementTenders, contract awards and audit trails published in line with the Public Procurement Act 2007.
06 Civil–Military RelationsStrengthening trust between the Armed Forces and the Nigerian public through outreach and accountability.
Four components form the operational and command structure overseen by the Ministry of Defence.
The Ministry of Defence speaks for the protection of more than 220 million Nigerians, for the welfare of every serving officer and rating, and for the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The Renewed Hope Defence Agenda
Premier training institutions, defence-industrial production and welfare administration under MOD oversight.
Common services and information requests handled directly from the Ministry's online channels.
Apply to the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, NDA and other defence training institutions.
OpenMake an information request under the FOI Act 2011. Responses within 7 working days.
OpenCurrent tenders, expressions of interest and contract awards published openly.
OpenNAFRC resettlement, Military Pensions Board, and welfare for retired Armed Forces personnel.
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