President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially inducted General Christopher Musa (retd.) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence at the State House, Abuja.
Musa, who formerly served as Chief of Defence Staff, took the oath of office, marking his return to the nation’s top military leadership in a civilian capacity.
His appointment follows confirmation by the Senate on Wednesday after a thorough five-hour screening, during which he faced probing questions over recent security lapses, including the troop withdrawal from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17.
He told lawmakers he would “immediately set up a full-scale investigation” into the troop withdrawal once he assumes duty.
The new Defence Minister also promised to look into the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, as well as attacks on other senior officers.
Musa takes over from Mohammed Badaru, who resigned from the position reportedly due to health reasons.
0 Comments