The Nigerian Army - Department of Army Administration

Office of The COAS

The office of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is at the apex of the NA structure. It exists under his command, to deter all forms of aggression and render MACA and MACP. Section 18(3) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, saddles the COAS with the responsibility of command, direction and general superintendence of the Army.

Department of Army Administration

The Department of Army Administration deals with the administration, welfare, discipline, employment and development of all human resources in the NA. The head of this Department is the Chief of Administration (COA(A).