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.
Contents |
The Minister of Defence is first appointed by the President of Nigeria; this appointment is then subject to ratification by both houses of the National Assembly of Nigeria.
Name | Term |
---|---|
Iya Abubakar | 1979–1981 |
Akanbi Oniyangi | 1981 to 1983 |
Domkat Bali | 1984 to 1990 |
Sani Abacha | 1990–1994 |
Theophilus Danjuma | 1999–2003 |
Rabiu Kwankwaso | 2003–2007 |
Thomas I. Aguiyi-Ironsi | 2006–2007 |
Yayale Ahmed | 2007–2008 |
Shettima Mustapha | 2008–2009 |
Godwin Abbe | 2009–2010 |
Adetokunbo Kayode | April 2010 - |