Who is Defence minister of Nigeria?
Who is Defence minister of Nigeria?
Ministry of Defence (Nigeria)
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Abuja |
| Minister responsible | Bashir Salihi Magashi |
| Parent department | Government of Nigeria |
| Website | http://defence.gov.ng |
Who is the former chief of Defence?
Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin is a retired Nigerian Army General, former Chief of Defence Staff, and current Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon. He was appointed to the position of Chief of Defense Staff on July 13, 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari. He resigned from office on January 26, 2021.
Who is the first minister of Defence in Nigeria?
Muhammadu Ribadu (1909 – 1 May 1965) was a Nigerian politician, who was the first Minister of Defence after independence.
Who is the Minister of State for Defence?
Rajnath Singh (Minister)Ministry of Defence / Officeholder
How many forces are in Nigeria?
223,000
It consists of three uniformed service branches: the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force….
| Nigerian Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Active personnel | 223,000 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | $2.352 billion (₦966 billion) |
Who is the highest ranking military officer in Nigeria?
Chief of the Defence Staff (Nigeria)
| Chief of the Defence Staff | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent General Lucky Irabor since 26 January 2021 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Type | Highest ranking Nigerian military officer |
| Abbreviation | CDS |
Who is the former Chief of Army Staff in Nigeria?
Tukur Yusuf Buratai
Tukur Yusuf Buratai is a retired Nigerian Army Lieutenant General, former Chief of Army Staff (appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015), and Nigeria Ambassador to the Republic of Benin….
| Tukur Yusuf Buratai | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1981 – 2021 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
Who is the most senior Army officer in Nigeria?
The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Army Staff is the highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Army.
Who is the current chief of navy staff in Nigeria?
Chief of Naval Staff (Nigeria)
| Chief of Naval Staff | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo since 26 January 2021 | |
| Nigerian Navy | |
| Abbreviation | CNS |
| Member of | National Security Council |
Who is the first president of Nigeria?
First Republic (1963–1966)
| President | |
|---|---|
| No. | Name (birth–death) |
| 1 | Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996) |
Who is the head of the Ministry of Defence?
The Raksha Mantri
The Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) is the head of the Ministry of Defence.
Who is the Deputy Minister of defence?
Derrick Oduro (born 23 February 1958) is a Ghanaian politician who is also a retired military personnel with the Ghana Army and has a rank of major. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party and the deputy Minister for Defence in Ghana.
