archiveChief of Defence Staff

In gratitude to their selfless commitment to the defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria, the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC), has donated palliatives to the widows of fallen heroes in Abuja and in the South South Nigeria. Making the donation in Abuja, the Global President and Chairman Supreme Council (UNIPGC) Texas, USA, Ambassador Dr Jonathan Ojadah expressed sincere admiration for the strength and dedication demonstrated by the valiant men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The donation was received by Lieutenant Commander Olaleye on behalf...

...LAUDS ITS SACRIFICE, SELFLESSNESS The Honourable Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has lauded troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) for their sacrifice and selflessness in tackling security challenges bedeviling the country. The minister gave the commendation after receiving a brief on the operational engagements of the NA on Tuesday 24 October 2023, during his maiden familiarization visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The minister was accompanied by the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. He appreciated...

The Nigerian Army has graduated battle-ready troops to confront insecurity in the country, after months of rigorous training at the Nigerian Army Training Centre, Kachia in Kaduna state. The graduation ceremony, which took place on Friday, 20th October 2023, featured a practical demonstration of military drills, showcasing the graduands' newly acquired competencies in Tactical manoeuvre Physical proficiency, advanced shooting drills, Warrior ethos, and Unarmed combat, among other vital skills. The training package, code-named Exercise Restore Hope V, is to adapt personnel who freshly passed out of Depot Nigerian Army to...

...AS GOV PLEDGES TO SUPPORT MILITARY The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for his relentless support to the armed forces working to restore peace in Borno State. The CDS also acknowledged that Governor Zulum's commitment and proactive measures have significantly contributed to the successes achieved in the ongoing fight against terrorism. General Musa, who paid a courtesy visit to the Governor on Tuesday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri, said "This is a homecoming....

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has appealed for the support of the Ministry of Budget in terms of budgetary allocation to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to solve the unhindered discharge of its constitutional mandates in the military. General Musa, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu at his office and pledged the AFN’s readiness to curb insecurity in the country. According to Defence Spokesman, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, “The...