The Defence Minister has defended a budget of ₦5.41tn, citing the expense of modern warfare. This justification is based on the high cost of military equipment procurement.
Further details on the defence budget are available, including the minister's comments on the matter.
The minister's statement can be found through a link to more information, which provides additional context on the defence budget and its justification.
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