The Chief of Defence Staff

GENERAL LEO IRABOR

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“To foster a professional armed forces capable of effectively meeting constitutional imperatives”.
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Showcasing The Armed Forces of Nigeria

We are humane in the armed forces of Nigeria

Patriotism

Always put the nation first.

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Strength

Strength for the distance.

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Intelligence

Able to profer solutions on the move.

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Empathy

Love for humanity; love for fellow soldiers.

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Humane Nigerian Soldiers

Picture Gallery of Defence Headquarters Activities

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2022.

Wreath Laying by the Service Chiefs at the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2022.

Wreath Laying by the Representative of Widows of Fallen Heroes and the National Chairman of the Nigerian Legion Major General A.M Jubril

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2022.

Signing of Register by the C-in-C

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2022

Wreath Laying by the Chief of Defence Staff General LEO Irabor at the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2022

Wreath Laying by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces at the 2022Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration

GENERAL IRABOR CONFERRED AS GRAND PATRON OF OSMA, NAMED CHIEF HOST OF SAHEL MILITARY GAMES

GENERAL IRABOR CONFERRED AS GRAND PATRON OF OSMA, NAMED CHIEF HOST OF SAHEL MILITARY GAMES

MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS VISITS DHQ

MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS VISITS DHQ, HAILS NIGERIAN MILITARY FOR LAUNCHING GENDER POLICY

Launching of the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (GPAFN)

Gender Policy for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (GPAFN)

Launching of the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (GPAFN)

Cross Section: Launching of the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (GPAFN)

Launching of the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (GPAFN)

Launching of the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (GPAFN)

KEY DRIVERS OF CDS LEADERSHIP FOCUS

SEVEN HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

KEY DRIVERS OF CDS LEADERSHIP FOCUS

KEY DRIVERS OF CDS LEADERSHIP FOCUS

PHOTO NEWS: PRESIDENT BUHARI DECORATES CDS, SERVICE CHIEFS

PRESIDENT BUHARI DECORATES CDS

PHOTO NEWS: PRESIDENT BUHARI DECORATES CDS, SERVICE CHIEFS

PRESIDENT BUHARI DECORATES CDS

PHOTO NEWS: PRESIDENT BUHARI DECORATES CDS, SERVICE CHIEFS

President Muhammadu Buhari decorated the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor

DHQ in the News

Press Releases and more

ARMED FORCES TO  PARTNER NPHCDA ON HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
20Jan

ARMED FORCES TO PARTNER NPHCDA ON HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

NATIONAL SECURITY: WE ARE ADVANCING WHOLE OF SOCIETY APPROACH  GEN IRABOR
20Jan

NATIONAL SECURITY: WE ARE ADVANCING WHOLE OF SOCIETY APPROACH GEN IRABOR

NDLEA SEEKS INCREASE COLLABORATION WITH ARMED FORCES TO COMBAT ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFICKING
16Dec

NDLEA SEEKS INCREASE COLLABORATION WITH ARMED FORCES TO COMBAT ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFICKING

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