President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially swore in retired General Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, marking the start of Musa’s tenure at a critical moment for national security.
General Musa’s confirmation by the Senate came a day earlier, following a rigorous five-hour screening where lawmakers grilled him on recent security lapses, including the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State—an action that preceded the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17.[caption id=”attachment_41467″ align=”alignnone”
Addressing these concerns, Musa vowed to immediately launch a full-scale investigation into the troop withdrawal. He also promised to probe the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, alongside attacks on other senior military officers, signaling a commitment to tighten oversight and restore confidence in the country’s defence forces.
With the nation watching closely, Musa now faces the challenge of tackling persistent security threats while steering reforms in Nigeria’s military.
Tinubu Swears in Gen. Musa as Defence Minister Amid Security Challenges
