- National Security Adviser – Nuhu Ribadu — NE
- Chief of Defense Staff —- Maj Gen C G. Musa – NW (Southern Kaduna)
- Chief of Army Staff —- Maj Gen T.A Lagbaja —– SW
- Chief of Naval Staff —– Rear Admiral E. I Ogalla —- SE
- Chief of Airstaff – AirVice Marshall H.B Abubakar —- NW
- Chief of Defense Intelligence —- Maj Gen Ekpa — SS
- Inspector General —- DIG Egbetokun —– SW
A glance at President Tinubu effort to balance top security appointments
