| Chief of Defense Intelligence | |
|---|---|
since 19 June 2023 | |
| Defence Intelligence Agency | |
| Member of | Nigerian Armed Forces National Security Council |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Seat | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Appointer | President of Nigeria |
| Formation | June 1986 |
| First holder | Brigadier General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau |
| Unofficial names | CDI |
The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) is a Nigerian Military officer from any of the service branches who serves as the head of Nigeria's Defence Intelligence Agency.[1] The CDI is appointed by the President of Nigeria and reports into the Minister of Defence.[2]