Security

Amb. Gabriel Aduda Retires as Permanent Secretary Defence

By Ada Nkong After 22 years of active service, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has retired from the Federal Civil Service . A statement signed by Patience Ituke describes it as "twenty-two (22) years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria". According to Ituke,Amb.… Continue reading Amb. Gabriel Aduda Retires as Permanent Secretary Defence

Security

Ministry of Defence Integrates Environmental Sustainability in Armed Forces School Curriculum

By Ada Nkong In a bid to  enhance national climate responsibility and reform youth education, the Ministry of Defence has announced that environmental sustainability will now be integrated into the curriculum of all Armed Forces Primary and Secondary Schools across the country. A statement signed by Patience Ituke for Director information and public relations says… Continue reading Ministry of Defence Integrates Environmental Sustainability in Armed Forces School Curriculum

Security

Ambassador Aduda Advocates Enhanced  UK-Nigeria Defence Collaboration

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has stressed the need for strengthened defence collaboration between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. A statement signed by Patience Ituke for Director information and public relations says this appeal was made during a high-level meeting at the British Parliament’s House of Lords.… Continue reading Ambassador Aduda Advocates Enhanced  UK-Nigeria Defence Collaboration

Security

Nigeria Boosts Fight Against Insecurity as First Batch of 800 Elite Special Operations Forces Graduate

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of State for Defence  Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has announced that the graduation of the first batch of 800 elite Special Operations Forces (SOF) represents a significant advancement in the Federal Government’s commitment to combatting insecurity in Nigeria. A statement signed by Echi Ochanya Kate for Director Information says the… Continue reading Nigeria Boosts Fight Against Insecurity as First Batch of 800 Elite Special Operations Forces Graduate

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Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Underscores Importance of Reliable Military Healthcare,  Training Infrastructure to performance

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and training infrastructure across the Nigerian Armed Forces. A statement signed by Elvis Jiyovwi for Director Public Information says during an official visit to Kaduna, Ambassador Aduda inspected the newly… Continue reading Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Underscores Importance of Reliable Military Healthcare,  Training Infrastructure to performance

Security

Ministry of Defence Moves to Strengthen Military Cooperation With Israel

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Adudareaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to enhancing military cooperation with the State of Israel during a recent courtesy visit from Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ship House, Abuja. During their meeting, the two officials discussed… Continue reading Ministry of Defence Moves to Strengthen Military Cooperation With Israel

Security

Nigeria and Germany Reinforce Defence Partnership With Renewed MoU

By Ada Nkong Abuja, Nigeria – The Governments of Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation with the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG). The agreement, which has been in place for 12 years and is renewed every four years, was… Continue reading Nigeria and Germany Reinforce Defence Partnership With Renewed MoU

Governance

Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Lauds Head of  Civil Service for Study Tour of Singapore Civil Service

By Ada Nkong In a significant move to reform the Nigerian Civil Service and align it with global standards, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack,  led a delegation comprising 20 State Heads of Service and select Federal Permanent Secretaries on a study visit to Singapore in January 2025. … Continue reading Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Lauds Head of  Civil Service for Study Tour of Singapore Civil Service