What is the salary of the Nigerian President?

The Nigerian President earns an annual salary of ₦30,000,000 as approved by RMAFC. Total package including housing, transport, medical, estacode and security allowances is estimated at over ₦1.2 billion per year.

How much does a Nigerian Senator earn?

A Nigerian Senator earns ₦15,672,388 in annual salary. With quarterly running costs of ₦13.5 million per senator and other allowances, the total annual package exceeds ₦150 million.

What is the salary of a Nigerian Governor?

Nigerian Governors earn ₦7,200,000 as annual salary per RMAFC. Total package including security vote, housing, transport and medical allowances can exceed ₦200 million annually.

Who is the current Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria?

The current Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria is Lieutenant General Oluyemi Oluyede, appointed in 2025.

What is the highest military rank in Nigeria?

The highest military rank in Nigeria is Field Marshal (Army), Admiral of the Fleet (Navy), and Marshal of the Air Force — though these are ceremonial. The highest active operational rank is General/Admiral/Air Marshal, currently held by the Chief of Defence Staff.

How many senators are in the Nigerian National Assembly?

Nigeria has 109 senators in the Senate — 3 per state (36 states) plus 1 for the FCT. The House of Representatives has 360 members.

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Nigerian Military & Security Structure

Command hierarchy, current heads and officer ranks from highest to lowest.

Current Military & Security Chiefs (2025)

Commander-in-Chief

President Bola Tinubu

Constitutional role; all armed forces report to the President

Chief of Defence Staff

Gen. Christopher Musa

Coordinates all military branches; highest uniformed military position

Chief of Army Staff

Lt. Gen. Oluyemi Oluyede

Commands the Nigerian Army — largest service branch

Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla

Commands the Nigerian Navy; maritime security

Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar

Commands Nigerian Air Force; air power and surveillance

Inspector General of Police

IGP Kayode Egbetokun

Commands 370,000+ police officers nationwide

DG, DSS

Adeola Ajayi

Domestic intelligence; internal security operations

DG, NIA

Mohammed Mohammed

Foreign intelligence; Nigeria's external spy agency

Comptroller General, Customs

Adewale Adeniyi

Commands Nigeria Customs Service

🪖 Nigerian Army — Officer Ranks

Field Marshal	(Ceremonial only — rarely used)
General	Chief of Defence Staff level
Lieutenant General	Army Chief / Corps Commanders
Major General	Division Commanders
Brigadier General	Brigade Commanders
Colonel	Regimental/Battalion COs
Lieutenant Colonel	Battalion Commanders
Major	Company 2IC / Staff Officers
Captain	Company Commanders
Lieutenant	Platoon Commanders
Second Lieutenant	Entry officer rank
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
Warrant Officer Class 1	Senior NCO — RSM level
Warrant Officer Class 2	Battalion/Company Sergeant Major
Staff Sergeant	Section 2IC
Sergeant	Section Commander
Corporal	Fire Team Leader
Lance Corporal	Assistant Section/Team Leader
Private	Basic soldier rank

⚓ Nigerian Navy — Officer Ranks

Admiral of the Fleet	Equivalent to Field Marshal (ceremonial)
Admiral	Equivalent to General
Vice Admiral	Equivalent to Lt. General
Rear Admiral	Equivalent to Major General
Commodore	Equivalent to Brigadier General
Captain	Senior ship commander
Commander	Executive officer/CO small ships
Lieutenant Commander	Department head
Lieutenant	Watch officer
Sub-Lieutenant	Junior officer
Acting Sub-Lieutenant	Entry officer rank
NON-COMMISSIONED — KEY RATINGS
Master Chief Petty Officer	Senior enlisted naval rating
Chief Petty Officer	Experienced technician/leader
Petty Officer	Skilled rating / team leader
Leading Rating	Junior team leader
Able Rating	Qualified sailor
Ordinary Rating	Trainee sailor (entry level)

✈️ Nigerian Air Force — Officer Ranks

Marshal of the Air Force	Ceremonial only
Air Marshal	Chief of Air Staff level
Air Vice Marshal	Senior command
Air Commodore	Base/Wing Commanders
Group Captain	Senior Squadron CO
Wing Commander	Squadron leader/Wing 2IC
Squadron Leader	Flight/Squadron Commander
Flight Lieutenant	Flight Commander
Flying Officer	Qualified pilot/officer
Pilot Officer	Entry officer rank
AIRMEN RANKS
Warrant Officer	Senior technical specialist
Flight Sergeant	Section 2IC
Sergeant	Section Commander
Corporal	Team Leader
Lance Corporal	Assistant team leader
Aircraftman	Entry enlisted rank

👮 Nigeria Police Force — Ranks (Highest to Lowest)

Inspector General of Police (IGP)

National head of the Nigeria Police Force. Appointed by the President.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG)

Senior command — oversees zonal commands. Several DIGs exist.

Assistant Inspector General (AIG)

Commands police zones (12 zones nationwide).

Commissioner of Police (CP)

Commands state police commands — 36 states + FCT.

Deputy Commissioner (DCP)

Senior officer below state command level.

Assistant Commissioner (ACP)

Commands area commands/divisions.

Chief Superintendent (CSP)

Divisional Police Officer (DPO) level.

Superintendent of Police (SP)

Commands police stations.

Deputy Superintendent (DSP)

Officer in charge of sections.

Assistant Superintendent (ASP)

Entry officer rank after cadet training.

Inspector of Police

Senior NCO; investigative and supervisory role.

Detective Inspector

CID/plainclothes investigator rank.

Sergeant Major

Senior NCO equivalent to WO.

Sergeant

Section NCO; station duties.

Corporal

Junior NCO; patrol leadership.

Lance Corporal

Assistant NCO; junior supervisor.

Constable

Basic rank; entry level for NCOs.

Note: Nigeria also has other security agencies including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Each has its own leadership structure and salary scale under the federal civil service pay structure.

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