President Tinubu Swears In General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister in Strategic Security Reshuffle
In a move to revitalize Nigeria’s security architecture, President Bola Tinubu has formally sworn in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), as the new Minister of Defence, tasking him with immediate investigations into recent high-profile operational failures and attacks. President Bola Tinubu officially swore in General Christopher Musa as the substantive Minister of Defence on Thursday during a ceremony at the State House, Abuja. The appointment follows the Senate’s confirmation after an extensive five-hour screening session on Wednesday, where lawmakers pressed the former military chief on critical security lapses. General Musa assumes office at a pivotal moment, inheriting a defence portfolio strained by persistent terrorism, banditry, and a crisis of public confidence. During his Senate screening, he faced intense questioning over the controversial withdrawal of troops from the Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School in ...