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Tinubu Commends Senate for Confirming Musa as Defence Minister

Boluwatife Ajayi — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:20:29 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for confirming General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence, saying that the appointment is timely and critical for the country. He described the former Chief of Defence Staff as “a fine gentleman” whose leadership will be vital in addressing the country’s current security challenges.

In a post released on his official X handle, Tinubu said he forwarded Musa’s name to the Senate for screening and confirmation.

He wrote, “Two days ago, I transmitted the name of General Christopher G. Musa, our immediate past Chief of Defence Staff and a fine gentleman, to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation as the Federal Minister of Defence.

“I want to commend the Nigerian Senate for its expedited confirmation of General Musa yesterday. His appointment comes at a critical juncture in our lives as a Nation.

“God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Journalists earlier reported that the Senate, confirmed Musa as Minister of Defence after a rigorous five-hour screening session.

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President Tinubu Nominates Ex-Defence Chief Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister

Boluwatife Ajayi — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:03:49 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence.

The nomination was sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down due to ill health.

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the nomination, saying Tinubu is confident in Musa’s ability to strengthen the country’s security.

Musa, 58, served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 to October 2025 and won the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012. Born in Sokoto in 1967, he trained at the Nigerian Defence Academy and was commissioned into the Army in 1991. He has held several key positions, including Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai and Commander of the Infantry Corps.

Badaru, who became Defence Minister in August 2023, resigned after facing health challenges. The Presidency said Tinubu has accepted his resignation and thanked him for his service.

Source: Punch

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