Retired Gen. Christopher Musa has assumed duty as Nigeria’s Defence Minister, meeting top officials and inspecting the quarter guard at Abuja headquarters
The newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, assumed duty on Friday at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, was appointed on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu following the resignation of former minister Muhammed Badaru and confirmed by the Senate on Thursday.
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Musa’s appointment has been widely welcomed across various sectors, with many noting his record of firm and innovative leadership as defence chief between 2023 and 2025, which is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s defence operations.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Musa arrived at the ministry at about 11:10 am, inspected the quarter guard in line with military tradition, and exchanged pleasantries with service chiefs and top officials on arrival.
He is currently engaged in a closed-door meeting with the service chiefs and directors of the ministry.
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Further details of Musa’s initial engagements at the Ministry of Defence are expected to be released later.
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