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reconnaissance drones, and the refurbishing of naval vessels, which had suffered from prolonged periods of poor or minimal maintenance. These trends in the development of the armed forces as a fighting force, as well as efforts to combat corruption within the ranks of military personnel and government bureaucracy, have been critically important in the ability of
Nigeria to confront challenges to its national security and stability in the wider region of West Africa as a whole.
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from 1967 to 1970. At this point, the
Nigerian military ballooned in strength from 85,000 personnel in 1967 to more than 250,000 troops by the war's end. In the years following the civil war, the Nigerian Armed Forces were halved in size from its post-war height to approximately 125,000 men. Despite
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Nigerian society, carried over from the first military regime. In doing so, it played an appreciable part in reinforcing the military's nearly first-among-equals status within Nigerian society,
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in the country, which is the source of 90% of
Nigeria's exports and 35% of the government's revenue. Compounding this state of affairs is the role corruption plays in the ongoing attempts to strengthen the armed forces. Corruption has historically weakened the Nigerian military's capacity to face
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In spite of these challenges to its operational readiness, the
Nigerian Armed Forces have committed to a number of wide-ranging modernization programs to bolster the discipline and firepower of its troops. This includes the acquisition of new armored vehicles, combat aircraft and aerial
918:. The training command headquarters are located in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, but with training facilities spread all over Nigeria. There are five operational bases; five forward operational bases (with two more soon to come on stream), two dockyards located in Lagos and
986:. Nigeria also has pursued a policy of developing domestic training and military production capabilities. Nigeria has continued a strict policy of diversification in its military procurement from various countries. The Nigerian Air force is currently headed by Air Marshal
844:, the National Security Adviser, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of State for Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff and the Chief of Air Staff, as well as others the president is empowered to appoint.
607:. With a force of more than 230,000 active personnel, the Nigerian military is one of the largest uniformed combat services in Africa. According to Global Firepower, the Nigerian Armed Forces are the fourth-most powerful military in
654:). Nigeria's armed forces would continue to remain an active element in combat operations throughout the African continent over the proceeding decades, with notable engagements including its 2017 involvement as part of the
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The roles of a country's armed forces are entrenched in her constitution. The defence of the territorial integrity and other core interests of the nation, form the major substance of such roles. Section 217-220 of the 1999
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The
Nigerian Navy (NN) is the sea branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The Nigerian Navy command structure today consists of the Naval Headquarters in Abuja as well as three other operational commands with headquarters in
710:(c) suppress insurrection and act in aid of civil authorities to restore order, when called upon to do so by the President, but subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly; and
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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 AFN is the
776:, who by 1999, had become president, bemoaned the fact in his inaugural address that year: "... Professionalism has been lost... my heart bleeds to see the degradation in the proficiency of the military."
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Obasanjo, quoted in
Herbert M. Howe, Ambiguous Order: Military Forces in African States, Lynne Rienner, Boulder/London, 2001, p.54. Obasanjo has also been accused of misuse of his personal position for
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Today, the NAF faces a number of domestic challenges which continue to undermine stability within
Nigeria and the region as a whole. Some of these threats include the ongoing conflict against the
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The
National Defence Council has been in existence since 1979 and advises the President on matters relating to the armed forces. The NDC is chaired by the president, and its members include the
701:(2) The federation shall, subject to an Act of the National Assembly made in that behalf, equip and maintain the armed forces as may be considered adequate and effective for the purpose of –
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Idang, Gordon J. "The Politics of Nigerian Foreign Policy: The Ratification and Renunciation of the Anglo-Nigerian Defence Agreement." African Studies Review 13, no. 2 (1970): 227–251.
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In 2007, the Air Force had a strength of 10,000. It flies transport, trainer, helicopter, and fighter aircraft. By 2021, the number of Air Force personnel had increased to 18,000.
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in 1997, from sending ECOMOG peacekeeping forces under the auspices of ECOWAS into Liberia and later Sierra Leone, when the civil wars broke out in those countries. President
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through the Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for the management of the military and its personnel. The operational head of the AFN is the
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internal security threats and is cited as being responsible for the continued longevity of rebels and terrorists operating throughout the nation.
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The Nigerian Army (NA) is the land branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the largest among the armed forces. Its major formations include the
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force, to stop the genocide in Darfur. Nigeria has contributed more than 20,000 troops/police to various UN missions since 1960. The
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and the newly formed 8th, 7th and 6th Divisions. The Nigerian army is headed currently by Lieutenant General
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2221:"MONUC Facts and Figures – United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo"
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this contraction in the size and funding of its armed forces, Nigeria would boast the only military in
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has been involved around 1999–2000 in advising on civil-military relations for the armed forces.
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and two fleets based in Lagos and Calabar. The Nigerian Navy is currently headed by Vice Admiral
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The Nigerian Air Force was formally established in January 1964, with technical assistance from
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Democratic institutions and Nigerian military regimes 1966-1999
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1629:"Report: Corruption in Nigerian Military Benefits Boko Haram"
626:. Since its creation, the Nigerian military has fought in a
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was subsequently eased out of power and exiled to Nigeria.
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That policy statement did not deter Nigeria under Generals
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1485:"Report: Corruption in Nigeria - Military Capabilities"
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In October 2004, the Nigerian troops were deployed to
1541:"UPDATE 2-Nigeria will boost oil output if OPEC asks"
1990:"The 5 previous West African military interventions"
1914:"Defence Ministry promotes democratic value in Army"
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3583:States and regions with limited or no recognition
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611:, and ranked 35th on its list, internationally.
1951:Department of Public Information, United Nations
1861:"Nigerian Air Force trains 200 personnel abroad"
1650:"Nigerian Army fields Isotrex armoured vehicles"
1442:. Kaduna: Nigerian Defence Academy. p. 47.
704:(a) defending Nigeria from external aggression.
1414:"Library of Congress Country Studies, Nigeria"
3883:Federal Investigation and Intelligence Bureau
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1292:"Nigeria 2021 Signed Budget - Pages 22 - 51"
1073:intervention by Nigeria is sometimes called
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1466:. Tomo I. Santa Bárbara: ABC CLIO, p. 569.
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678:thus addresses the Nigerian Armed Forces:
650:. It has also seized power twice at home (
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636:Economic Community of West African States
3843:Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
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1783:Nigerian Military in Nation - Building
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1926:, Ithaca and London, 2003, p.131-2.
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891:since the first republic till date.
595:of the armed forces, exercising his
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2271:Military Ranks of the Nigerian Army
2078:Ebegbulem, Joseph C (1 July 2011).
1022:Nigerian military operations abroad
3107:Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria
1965:"United Nations Official Document"
1692:"Nigeria buys two M-346 squadrons"
1010:, and the National War College at
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1192:Nigerian officers have served as
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1098:United Nations Mission in Liberia
984:Air Force Institute of Technology
944:Roundel of the Nigerian Air Force
802:, which has threatened the vital
742:Royal West African Frontier Force
734:Royal West African Frontier Force
616:Royal West African Frontier Force
46:Flag of the Nigerian Armed Forces
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3591:Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
3363:Democratic Republic of the Congo
1912:Rabiu, Ruby (11 December 2003).
1186:Democratic Republic of the Congo
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1057:and ECOWAS deployments in the
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3103:Communal conflicts in Nigeria
3062:Sustainable Development Goals
1947:"Former Yugoslavia: UNPROFOR"
181:Minister of State for Defence
132:Nigerian Defence Headquarters
3866:National Intelligence Agency
2023:. Lynne Rienner Publishers.
603:, who is subordinate to the
3871:Defence Intelligence Agency
3428:Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)
3067:Water supply and sanitation
1918:news.biafranigeriaworld.com
1566:Bank, World (August 2004).
1334:"Nigeria Military Strength"
1247:"Nigeria Military Strength"
978:The Air Force sponsors the
525:Conflict in the Niger Delta
477:Military history of Nigeria
3920:
3810:Chief of the Defence Staff
2019:Adebajo, Adekeye. (2007).
1781:Ozoemenam, Mbachu (2012).
1200:, serving as Sierra Leone
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831:Chief of the Defence Staff
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1836:The Military Balance 2021
1111:, Sudan, to spearhead an
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842:Vice President of Nigeria
605:Nigerian Defence Minister
556:Military ranks of Nigeria
515:Second Liberian Civil War
136:Federal Capital Territory
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3348:Central African Republic
2759:House of Representatives
2690:Administrative divisions
1924:Cornell University Press
1000:Nigerian Defence Academy
597:constitutional authority
540:Nigerian bandit conflict
510:First Liberian Civil War
174:Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
1268:"Disenchanted soldiers"
1206:Armed Forces of Liberia
1047:peacekeeping operations
994:Training establishments
885:Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja
835:Christopher Gwabin Musa
676:Constitution of Nigeria
3861:State Security Service
3838:Nigerian Mobile Police
3000:Oodua Peoples Congress
2320:Nigerian Defence Staff
1729:10.7249/j.ctt3fh07g.13
1721:10.7249/j.ctt3fh07g.13
1583:Cite journal requires
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601:Chief of Defence Staff
530:Northern Mali conflict
520:Sierra Leone Civil War
193:Chief of Defence Staff
3755:Nigerian Armed Forces
3728:intelligence agencies
3508:São Tomé and Príncipe
3368:Republic of the Congo
3118:Niger Delta conflicts
2664:Wildlife conservation
2539:Military dictatorship
1824:Military Balance 2007
1208:from at least, 2007.
1117:Nigerian Police Force
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873:3rd Armoured Division
723:character of Nigeria.
659:military intervention
565:Nigerian Armed Forces
535:Boko Haram insurgency
35:Nigerian Armed Forces
3828:Nigeria Police Force
3777:Chief of Naval Staff
3293:Militaries of Africa
2612:Environmental issues
2267:– for unit locations
2097:10.22518/16578953.34
1043:civil war in Liberia
1037:members established
988:Hassan Bala Abubakar
796:anti-piracy campaign
792:northeastern Nigeria
632:conflict with Biafra
589:President of Nigeria
505:Chadian–Nigerian War
3904:Military of Nigeria
3798:Ministry of Defence
3765:Chief of Army Staff
3639:Plazas de soberanía
3113:Islamist insurgency
2225:peacekeeping.un.org
2200:peacekeeping.un.org
2175:peacekeeping.un.org
2124:peacekeeping.un.org
2000:on 28 November 2020
1893:on 15 February 2011
1069:. This doctrine of
624:protectorate period
622:, during Nigeria's
483:List of engagements
3789:Chief of Air Staff
3784:Nigerian Air Force
2950:Child sexual abuse
2930:Capital punishment
2879:Telecommunications
2335:Nigerian Air Force
2059:. 2 September 2015
1867:. 11 November 2020
1394:on 2 February 2017
1359:The New York Times
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936:Nigerian Air Force
826:commander-in-chief
804:petroleum industry
766:Liberian civil war
757:Nigerian Civil War
715:National Assembly.
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585:Nigerian Air Force
495:Nigerian Civil War
154:Commander-in-Chief
120:Nigerian Air Force
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1953:. 31 August 1996.
1472:978-1-85109-919-1
1449:978-978-967-329-2
1194:Chiefs of Defence
1100:(UNMIL) arrived.
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