The President is the chairman of the National Defence Council as provided in the 1999 Constitution.
Other members are as follows:
1. The Vice President who shall be the Deputy Chairman
2. The Minister of the Government of the
3. The Chief of Defence Staff;
4. The Chief of Naval Staff;
5. The Chief of Army Staff;
6. The Chief of Air Staff and
7. Such other members as the President may appoint.
The Council shall have power to advise the President on matters relating to the defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria.