Jimoh Ibrahim praises military after Nigeria’s global ranking
Jimoh Ibrahim, senator representing Ondo South, has applauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their professionalism and commitment to national security. He highlighted the military’s achievements following Nigeria’s recognition as the 31st strongest military globally by the 2025 Global Firepower Report. Ibrahim, also Nigeria’s ambassador-designate, emphasized the Armed Forces’ dedication despite evolving security threats. He credited recent improvements to the support from President Bola Tinubu.
What we know
- Jimoh Ibrahim commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their resilience and professionalism.
- Nigeria was ranked 31st globally and third in Africa by the 2025 Global Firepower Report.
- The military has about 230,000 personnel and an annual defence budget of roughly $2bn.
- Ibrahim noted Nigeria’s contributions to peacekeeping missions in countries like Liberia, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Mali, The Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau.
- He attributed the military’s progress to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to troop welfare and institutional support.
