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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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EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa joined well-wishers in felicitating with Christian faithful on the auspicious occasion of Esther Celebration. He said "as we mark the celebration of Easter, I extend my heartfelt greetings to each and every one of you, those at home, on…
PRESS RELEASE CDS BREAKS FAST WITH ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL, CALLS FOR UNITY OF PURPOSE
1. In line with his People Centric Leadership Style, the Chief of Defence ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa yesterday joined members of the Armed Forces to break the Christian fast.The event was the initiative of the CDS for both Christians and Muslems personnel to dine together in order to…
PRESS RELEASE PAKISTANI DEFENCE CHIEF VISITS DHQ, SAYS NIGERIA GREAT PARTNER
1. The Pakistani Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Shahir Shamsad Mirza yesterday paid a visit on his Nigerian counterpart, General Christopher Gwabin Musa at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS) General Musa thanked the Pakistani Defence Chief for the…
PRESS RELEASE MILITARY OPERATION FACILITATED GENERAL MAHARAZU TSIGA’S RELEASE
The attention of Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) has been drawn to a misleading article by Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi which claims that military generals contributed money to secure the recent release of Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired) who was held captive for 56 days. This article clearly contradicts the efforts…
PRESS RELEASE CDS CONDEMNS KILLING OF HUNTERS IN EDO STATE.
1. The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate killing of hunters while on transit in Edo State. The incident, which occurred on 28 March 2025, could have been avoided if the appropriate authorities were notified and involved in ascertaining the…
BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT, COMMANDER IN CHIEF
On behalf of my self Service Chiefs and members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, I wish to join numerous well wishers to felicitate with the Predident, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellencey President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on the occasion…
PRESS RELEASE CDS ATTENDS OPENING CEREMONY OF SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES TRAINING, PLEDGES DHQ SUPPORT, CHARGES TRAINEE TO BE MORE SERIOUS.
1. The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa yesterday in Kaduna attended the opening Ceremony of the Special Operation Forces Training where he pledged the Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) continuous support for the school, while calling on the trainees to redouble efforts towards achieving the purpose…
PRESS RELEASE CDS RECEIVES UN HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR, LOOKS FORWARD TO PARTNERSHIP FOR GLOBAL SECURITY
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has received in audience today, 29 March, 2025 the United Nation Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Mohammed Fall. The CDS seized the opportunity of the visit to pledge the Armed Forces of Nigeria continuous resolve to ensuring…