Chief of Defence Staff (Nigeria)

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the professional head of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military adviser to the minister of defence and the president of Nigeria. The chief of the defence staff is based at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja and works alongside the Permanent Secretary of Defence. The Chief of Defence is the highest ranking officer to currently serve in the armed forces.

Chief of Defence Staff
Standard of the Chief of Defence Staff
Incumbent
General Christopher Gwabin Musa
since 23 June 2023
Ministry of Defence
AbbreviationCDS
Member of
  • National Security Council
  • National Defence Council
Reports toMinister of Defence
SeatDefence Headquarters, Abuja
AppointerPresident of Nigeria
with advice and consent from Senate
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Nigeria
Formation1979 (1979)
First holderIpoola Alani Akinrinade
WebsiteOfficial website

It is occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the President of Nigeria. The position was established for the first time under Nigeria's 1979 constitution.

The current chief of defence staff is General Christopher Musa, who succeeded General Lucky Irabor in June 2023.

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