Tinubu Swears In Ex-CDS Musa as New Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence.
The brief ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, a day after the Senate confirmed Musa’s nomination following a rigorous five-hour screening.
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During Wednesday’s confirmation hearing, lawmakers questioned the former CDS over recent security lapses — notably the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before schoolgirls were abducted on November 17.
Musa assured the Senate that he would “immediately set up a full-scale investigation” into the troop withdrawal once he assumes office. He also pledged to probe the killing of Brigade Commander Brig.-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, as well as other attacks targeting senior military officers.
His appointment comes after the resignation of former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, reportedly due to health challenges.
By PRNigeria
