President Bola Tinubu officially swore in General Christopher Musa (retd.) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence on Thursday in Abuja. Musa, previously Chief of Defence Staff, was confirmed by the Senate after a rigorous five-hour screening session earlier in the week.
During his screening, Musa was questioned about security lapses, including a troop withdrawal in Kebbi State before a schoolgirl abduction and the killing of Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State. He pledged to investigate these incidents upon taking office. His appointment follows the resignation of former minister Mohammed Badaru.