Defence Minister of Nigeria

The Minister of Defence of Nigeria is a senior cabinet official in the Nigerian Federal Executive Council in charge of the Nigerian Ministry of Defence. The Defence Minister's main responsibility is to manage all branches of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to maintain a modern, competent, and professional military force for the protection of the national territory, maritime interests, airspace, and constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Appointment

The Minister of Defence is first appointed by the President of Nigeria; this appointment is then subject to ratification by the Senate under Section 147 (2) of the Nigerian Constitution.

Schedule of duties

Ministers of Defence

Name Term
Iliya Bisalla 19751976
Iya Abubakar 19791981
Akanbi Oniyangi 1981 to 1983
Domkat Bali 1984 to 1990
Sani Abacha 19901994
Theophilus Danjuma 19992003
Rabiu Kwankwaso 20032007
Thomas I. Aguiyi-Ironsi 20062007
Yayale Ahmed 20072008
Shettima Mustapha 20082009
Godwin Abbe 20092010
Adetokunbo Kayode 20102011
Haliru Mohammed Bello 2011 July2012 June
Olusola Obada 2012 July2013 September
Aliyu Mohammed Gusau March 2014-May 2015
Mansur Mohammed Dan Ali October 2015-to date

References

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/156601-nigeria-defence-minister-aliyu-gusau-has-not-resigned-presidency.html

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