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DEFENCE HEADQUATERS

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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