Nigerian Defence Headquarters
| Defence Headquarters | |
|---|---|
DHQ | |
| Armed Forces Complex, Area 7 Garki, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Military Headquarters |
| Owner | Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Website | defenceinfo |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 9°02′27″N 7°29′21″E / 9.040929°N 7.489195°E |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1979 |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | General Christopher Gwabin Musa |
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 DHQ is responsible for deployment, sustenance and recovery of forces deployed externally or within the country. The DHQ is mandated to drive synergy among the tri-service of the Nigerian Armed Forces.