Defence Intelligence Agency (Nigeria)
Defence Intelligence AgencyAgency overview |
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Formed |
5 June 1986 |
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Preceding agency |
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Jurisdiction |
Nigeria |
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Employees |
Classified |
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Annual budget |
Classified |
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Minister responsible |
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Agency executive |
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Key document |
- National Security Agencies Act of 1986 (Decree 19)
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Website |
http://www.dia.gov.ng/ |
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The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), is the primary military intelligence agency of Nigeria. The DIA was established in 1986 to provide an efficient system of obtaining military intelligence for the Nigerian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence.[1] The DIA promotes Nigeria's Defence Policy, enhances military cooperation with other countries, protects the lives of Nigerian citizens, and maintains the territorial integrity of Nigeria. The DIA is headed by the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) who is appointed by the President of Nigeria. The current CDI is Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan.
Origins
In June 1986, then president, General Ibrahim Babangida issued Decree Number 19, dissolving the National Security Organization (NSO) and restructuring Nigeria's security services into three separate entities under the Office of the Co-ordinator of National Security. [2]
- The State Security Service (SSS) was made responsible for domestic intelligence, with Director General Ismaila Gwarzo and Deputy Director Lt. Col. A.K. Togun.
- The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) handled external intelligence and counterintelligence.
- The DIA was tasked with military-related intelligence outside and inside Nigeria
Chiefs of Defence Intelligence
Defence Intelligence College
The Defence Intelligence College (DIC) was established by Decree 19 of 1986 as a training arm of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). It has emerged as a regional center of excellence; especially within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Operatives within the DIA undergo a 12-week training program at the Defence Intelligence School which was devised in partnership the United States African Command (AFRICOM). This training is conducted by instructors at the European Regional Intelligence Training Facility of the United States.[4]
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