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The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Its origins lie in the elements of the Royal West African Frontier Force that became Nigeria when independence was granted in 1960.
General CG Musa OFR
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF
To Nurture a Professional Armed Forces of Nigeria that is People Centric, Capable of Meeting its Constitutional Responsibilities in a Joint and Collaborative Environment
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The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Its origins lie in the elements of the Royal West African Frontier Force that became Nigeria when independence was granted in 1960.
July 01
CDS MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN COUNTERPART,
GENERAL RUDZANI MUPHWANYA
NIGERIA AT 64: CDS CALLS FOR MORE PATRIOTISM, SACRIFICE.
As we commemorate with joy, the 64th Anniversary of our dear nation, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa have the honour on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to, salutes our founding fathers who have contributed immeasurably to make this auspicious day a reality. According to him, he cannot but remember their doggedness, resilience and sacrifice,…
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NIGERIA AT 64: CDS CALLS FOR MORE PATRIOTISM, SACRIFICE.
As we commemorate with joy, the 64th Anniversary of our dear nation, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa have the honour on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to, salutes our founding fathers who have contributed immeasurably to make this auspicious day a reality. According to…
CDS CONDOLES WITH THE GOVERNOR OF AKWA IBOM STATE ON THE PASSING OF HIS WIFE
1. It is with heavy heart that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria condoles with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State His Excellency Mr Umo Bassey Eno and the entire Akwa Ibom people over…
CDS ATTENDS GRADUATION AND BADGING CEREMONY OF DHQ SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, TASK THEM TO GO AFTER THE BAD GUYS
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, 24 September, 2024 has tasked graduants of special operation forces to stay humble and hungry for success. He stated this at the Headquarters National Mission Force, while Badging the graduants of batch 7 at Bida, Niger State. 2.…
CDS ATTENDS NDA REGIMENTAL DINNER NIGHT, CHARGED PASSING OUT CADETS TO BE READY FOR COMPLEX OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMNETS
1. The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has charged the graduating cadets of Nigerian Defence Academy to imbide lessons learnt from their training. He said this yesterday, as the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH) at the Regimental Dinner Night in honour of Passing Out Cadets…
CDS, SERVICE CHIEFS IN BORNO : COMMISERATES WITH GOV, SHEHU OF BORNO, FLEDGE TO OFFER MORE ASSISTANCE
1. The Chief of Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has today, 19 September, 2024 visited Maiduguri to commensurate with the Governor, His Excellency, Professor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Garbai Al -Amin El Kanemi over the recent flooding that ravages the state. 2.…
CDS IN EDO: PROMISED FREE AND FAIR ELECTION
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has today, 19 September, 2024 visited Edo State to access the readiness of members of the Armed Forces and Security agencies for the governorship election on Saturday. 2. Speaking during his visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki, the CDS said…
CDS SALUTE TROOPS ON EID-EL-MAULUD, HAILED KILLING OF HALILU SUBUBU
1. On the occasion of Eid-El Maulud, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa wishes to extend his warmest greetings and best wishes to the muslim faithfuls as they celebrate this special day. 2.…
RE: BRIGADIER GENERAL MS ADAMU’S PICTURES AND CONNECTION WITH SEAMAN ABBAS HARUNA CASE.
1. The Social media has been again awashed with the pictures of a serving senior officer Brigadier General MS Adamu alleged to be connected to the case of Seaman Abbas Haruna. For the records, Brigadier General MS Adamu, whose pictures are being used, is in no way connected to the…