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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.
GENERAL OO OLUYEDE
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF
“To consolidate the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria through enhanced jointness for a reinforced operational posture, supported by improved welfare efforts and sound administration aimed at ensuring the Armed Forces maintain its core military fundamentals of guaranteeing Nigeria’s sovereignty and prosperity under a whole of government approach.”
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CDS COMMENDS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL RULERS FOR SUPPORTING PEACE AND SECURITY INITIATIVES
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1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, today, 23 September 2025, received members of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum on a courtesy visit at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. 2. Speaking during the visit, the team leader, Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya, commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria…
DHQ SETS FOR THE 4th EDITION OF CDS UNITY BASKET BALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAGOS
1. The Defence Headquarters is pleased to inform the general public on the planned Fourth Edition of Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS) Unity Basketball Championship (South-West Zone), scheduled to hold from 30th September to 5th October 2025 at the National Stadium and Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. 2. This…
FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN HONOUR OF CDS, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA TO HOLD IN KADUNA STATE
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DICON AND DMG EVENTS SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE HOSTING OF AFRICA DEFENCE EXHIBITION (AFRIDEX) 2026
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