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| Minister of Defence of Nigeria | |
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since 21 August 2023 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
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| Reports to | President of Nigeria |
| Appointer | President of Nigeria with the legislature's advice and consent |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Muhammadu Ribadu |
| Formation | 1960 |
| Deputy | Minister of State |
The Federal Minister of Defence of Nigeria is the Federal Executive Council official who leads the Defence Ministry of Nigeria. The Defence Minister's main responsibility is to manage all branches of the Nigerian Armed Forces, to maintain a modern, competent, and professional military force for the protection of the national territory, maritime interests, airspace, and constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.