GEN. MUSA ASSUMES OFFICE AS NEW DEFENCE MINISTER

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Gen. Christopher Musa was confirmed by the Senate as the new Minister of Defence, taking over from retired Gen. Musa, the former Chief of Defence Staff, who has now returned to the military. The new Minister, Christopher Musa, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday.

His appointment, welcomed across various sectors, is expected to further strengthen defence operations, with many citing his record of firm and innovative leadership as defence chief between 2023 and 2025.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new minister arrived at the ministry at about 11:10 a.m., inspected the quarter guard in line with military tradition, and exchanged pleasantries with service chiefs and top officials on arrival.

He is currently in a closed-door meeting with the service chiefs and the ministry’s directors.

NAN