Office

Minister of State for Defence, Nigeria

Title: Honourable Minister of State, Ministry of Defence

Current holder

Bello Mohammed Matawalle

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of State for Defence of Nigeria?

Bello Mohammed Matawalle is the Minister of State for Defence of Nigeria.

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Sources: State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Nigeria in numbers

Population (2025): 237.6 million; 1st largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,223 US$; 35th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 23%; 6th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 3.1%; 39th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 36.1%; 47th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 54.6 years; 54th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 70.4%; 28th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 35; 47th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of State for Defence, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/nigeria/minister-of-state-defence