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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.
Heeresnachrichtenamt (HNA): Army Intelligence Office; Abwehramt (AbwA): Counter-Intelligence Office [4] Bundesministerium für Inneres (BMI): Federal Ministry of the Interior. Direktion Staatsschutz und Nachrichtendienst (DSN): State Security and Intelligence Directorate
Fulfilling one of the promises made in his first national address as president, in June 1986, 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.
The Ministry of Defence is a government ministry of Nigeria with the statutory responsibility of overseeing and supervising the Nigerian Armed Forces.The Ministry of Defence is headed by the Minister of Defence, a cabinet-level head who reports directly to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is the principal headquarters of the Nigerian Armed Forces.It is situated within the Armed Forces Complex, a sprawling military facility along the Muhammadu Buhari Way in Garki District of Abuja, which also houses the headquarters of the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Air Force and, the Nigerian Navy.
The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) was responsible for military-related intelligence outside and inside Nigeria. [2] The first headquarters of the agency was located at 15, Awolowo road, Ikoyi in Lagos; this site currently houses the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Chiefs of defence intelligence [4] Term of service Defence branch Brigadier General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau: January 1985 – August 1985 Nigerian Army: Lieutenant Colonel Haliru Akilu: August 1985 – July 1986 Nigerian Army: Rear Admiral Babatunde Elegbede: July 1986 – January 1990 Nigerian Navy: Colonel Haliru Akilu: January 1990 ...
Federal Fire Service [12] Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Nigerian Correctional Service; Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps; National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) The Civil Defence, Immigration, Prisons, Fire Service Board (CDFIPB) [13]