Chief of Defence Intelligence (Nigeria)
| Chief of Defense Intelligence | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 19 June 2023Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye | |
| Defence Intelligence Agency | |
| Member of | Nigerian Armed Forces National Security Council |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Seat | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Appointer | President of Nigeria |
| Formation | June 1986 |
| First holder | Brigadier General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau |
| Unofficial names | CDI |
The chief of defence intelligence (CDI) is a Nigerian Military officer from any of the service branches who serves as the head of Nigeria's Defence Intelligence Agency. The CDI is appointed by the president of Nigeria and reports into the minister of defence.