National Defence Council (Nigeria)

The National Defence Council (NDC) is a consultative body to the president of Nigeria on matters of the Nigerian Armed Forces and defence strategy.[1] It advises the president on matters relating to the armed forces. The council was established in 1979, following the adoption of a federal presidential constitution and the inauguration of President Shehu Shagari. Its mandate is covered in the Third Schedule of the Constitution of Nigeria.[2][3]

Background

The president of Nigeria functions as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, exercising his constitutional authority through the Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for the management of the military and its personnel. The operational head of the armed forces is the Chief of the Defence Staff, who is subordinate to the Minister of Defence.

Members

Post Photo Incumbent
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

(Chairman)

 Portrait of Bola Tinubu Bola Tinubu
Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu
Minister of Defence Christopher Gwabin Musa
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle
Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede
Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu
Chief of Naval Staff Idi Abbas
Chief of Air Staff Sunday Aneke

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Functions of the National Defence Council". Ministry of Defence (Nigeria). Retrieved 2026-07-04.
  2. ↑ Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. Lagos: Federal Government Printer. 1999.
  3. ↑ "Third Schedule, Part 1, G: National Defence Council". Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
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