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Tinubu Swears In General Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister

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President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. Musa, who previously served as Chief of Defence Staff, took the oath of office on Thursday at the State House in Abuja. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday after a thorough five-hour screening. During his confirmation hearing, Musa faced tough questions from lawmakers on recent security lapses, including the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, just days before schoolgirls were abducted on November 17. He assured the Senate that he would “immediately set up a full-scale investigation” into the troop withdrawal upon assuming office. The new Defence Minister also promised to investigate the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, along with other attacks targeting senior military officers. Musa succeeds Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down from the role reportedly due to health reasons.

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Christopher Musa Pledges Investigation Into Troop Withdrawal Before Kebbi School Abduction

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Christopher Musa, the nominee for Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, has promised to investigate the withdrawal of troops prior to the attack on Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School in Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area. Speaking during his Senate ministerial screening on Wednesday, General Musa said that if confirmed, he would set up a committee to look into the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba. The remarks follow reports that troops reportedly abandoned their posts before 25 schoolgirls were abducted on November 17, an incident that sparked nationwide outrage. Musa also condemned the recent capture and killing of a brigade commander by terrorists in Borno State, assuring lawmakers that a detailed investigation would be carried out. “It is very unfortunate and painful. Nigerians should be assured that we will not allow terrorists to operate freely. We will pursue them fully, working closely with all security agencies and government departments. The Armed Forces have procedures, and we will ensure strict oversight of their operations,” he said. He added that acts of negligence or cowardice within the military would not be tolerated, emphasizing the need for professionalism and pledging stronger oversight to ensure prompt and decisive action during security operations.

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Senate Confirms General Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister

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The Senate on Wednesday approved General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after completing his screening session. Lawmakers began the exercise shortly after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request, which sought Musa’s confirmation to replace Mohammed Badaru. Badaru stepped down on Monday, citing health-related concerns. Musa’s nomination was forwarded to the Senate on Tuesday, with Tinubu expressing confidence in his ability to reinforce the nation’s security structure and revamp the ministry at a time when insecurity continues to escalate across the country. Earlier reports indicated that the Senate had already commenced Musa’s screening on Wednesday in response to the President’s nomination.

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BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister

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President Bola Tinubu has put forward the name of former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), for appointment as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. Tinubu confirmed the nomination in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that Musa would replace Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on Monday. Gen. Musa served as Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025 and is widely regarded for his military service, including winning the prestigious Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012. Born in Sokoto in 1967, Musa completed his early education in the state before attending the College of Advanced Studies in Zaria. He finished in 1986 and immediately enrolled at the Nigerian Defence Academy, where he graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree. His nomination is now before the Senate for confirmation.

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