Gov. Stats Page

Government type:
Federal Republic


Branches/Breakdown:
Executive branch, Legislative branch, Judicial

Head of Gov :
President Umaru Musa

Suffrage:
18 years of age:
universal

National Holiday(s):
Independence Day (Oct. 1, 1960)


Diplomatic Rep to US:
Chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant)



Diplomatic Rep from US:
Robin R. Sanders

International affiliations:?


Military Branches:
Nigeria Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force (2008)

Military Service age & obligation:
18 years of age for voluntary military service (2007)

% GDP spent on military:
1.5% (2006)
country comparison to world: 108