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. […]

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 […]

NIGERIA-US MILITARY COOPERATION

NIGERIA-US MILITARY COOPERATION: DEFENCE MINISTER RECEIVES US SECRETARY AIR FORCE/SPACE FORCE DELEGATION …SAYS SPACE DEFENCE A FORCE MULTIPLIER IN MILITARY OPERATIONS The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd), has said that Nigeria Defence Space Administration will be equipped technologically through partnership with the US Space Force to enhance its capabilities to fight […]

Redeployed Perm Sec Defence, Istifanus promises continuity in Service Delivery

The newly redeployed Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Musa Mik Tukfur Istifanus has promised continuity in the execution of ongoing projects and programs of the Ministry. Mr. Istifanus gave the assurance while taking over from outgoing Permanent Secretary, Mr. Babangida Hussaini who was posted to the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing […]

Merry Xmas

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen Magashi wishes the christian brethren Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year

FG APPRECIATES REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

The Federal Government has expressed appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Belarus for continued support and understanding in normalizing security challenges in Nigeria. Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi expressed the appreciation on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari while receiving a Business Delegation from Belarus on a courtesy visit to the […]