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The current Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) of the Nigerian Armed Forces is:
General Lucky Irabor
He was appointed as the Chief of Defense Staff on January 26, 2021, and is a four-star general in the Nigerian Army. Prior to his appointment as CDS, he served as the Chief of Army Staff from January 26, 2015, to January 26, 2021.
Here are some key facts about General Lucky Irabor:
- Born: 1960
- Commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1981
- Served in various capacities, including as Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad Basin
- Has a Master's degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan
- Has attended several military courses and training programs, including the National Defence College, Nigeria, and the Army War College, United States.
As the Chief of Defense Staff, General Irabor is responsible for overseeing the Nigerian Armed Forces and providing strategic guidance to the military. He has been instrumental in leading the military's efforts to combat insurgency and terrorism in the country.