December 4, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday sworn in General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence.
Musa, who was the former Chief of Defence Staff, took the oath of office at the State House, Abuja.
The Senate had on Wednesday confirmed Musa as Minister of Defence after a five-hour rigorous screening.
The former CDS, during the session was grilled over recent security lapses, including the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before schoolgirls were abducted on November 17.
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He told lawmakers he would “immediately set up a full-scale investigation” into the troop withdrawal once he assumes duty.
Musa also vowed to probe the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, along with other attacks on senior military officers.
Musa’s nomination followed the exit of former Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru, reportedly resigned on health grounds.
