2020 National Policy and Development Summit Held in Abuja
As part of efforts to actualize the next level agenda of the present administration, the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Development and Analysis, has organized the 2020 National Policy and Development Summit in Abuja. It was geared towards identifying factors that delay the actualization of the agenda and secure the nation for socio-economic […]
South Korea and Egypt seek to strengthen ties with the Nigerian Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence is set to partner with the Korean government in the production of military equipment for the Nigerian Armed Forces. Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) stated this when the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria Major General Lee En Tae (Rtd) paid him a courtesy visit in his office at […]
Minister of Defence presents cheques to 184 families of deceased military personnel
Ministry of Defence has presented cheques worth millions of naira, to Next of Kins of officers and men who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty while protecting and defending their fatherland. Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi while presenting the cheques to 184 next-of-kins of the deceased officers and men […]
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, […]
Nigeria Partners Republic of Turkey on Armed Forces Clothing
In a bid to conserve foreign exchange on the importation of Military, Paramilitary uniforms, accessories and also boost the employment opportunities for the teaming Nigerian youths, the Nigerian and Turkish Governments have agreed to establish a Clothing and Accessories Factory in Kaduna, Nigeria. Addressing the audience during the signing of the agreement to seal the […]
FG TO FAST TRACK PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF DEFENCE COLLEGE HEADQUARTERS
The Federal Government is to fast track physical development of permanent site of the National Defence College Abuja to accommodate growth and expansion of the academy. The Minister of Defence Maj. General Bashir Salihi Magashi stated this while inaugurating Course 28 of the College, today. Gen. Magashi further stated that providing a permanent structure would […]
The Honourable Minister of Defence inaugurates Course 28 at National Defence College
FG TO FAST TRACK PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF DEFENCE COLLEGE HEADQUARTERS The Federal Government is to fast track physical development of permanent site of the National Defence College Abuja to accommodate growth and expansion of the academy. The Minister of Defence Maj. General Bashir Salihi Magashi stated this while inaugurating Course 28 of the College, today. […]
Ambassador of Poland visits the Ministry of Defence
The Polish Ambassador; Joanna Magdalena Tarnawska visits the Ministry of Defence on 27th August, 2019
Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) CFR inspects a Guard of Honour mounted by the Quarter Guard
DEFENCE MINISTER ASSUMES OFFICE, CHARGES ARMED FORCES TO BRACE UP!
The Honorable Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) has expressed his profound gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari for appointing him a Minister. The Minister disclosed this during the handing over ceremony by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Nuratu J. Batagarawa. He solicited for the […]
