Senate Confirms Ex-CDS General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s New Defence Minister After Intense Screening

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The Senate has confirmed the appointment of General Christopher Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. His confirmation followed a rigorous three-hour questioning session by lawmakers during Wednesday’s plenary.

General Musa, who previously led the nation’s armed forces, was screened on issues concerning national security, counterterrorism strategy, military welfare, defence modernization, and inter-agency coordination. Senators described the session as thorough, reflecting the urgency of addressing the country’s current security challenges.

Responding to questions, the retired four-star general pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s defence architecture, enhance troop morale, and intensify the fight against terrorism, banditry, and emerging threats.

With his confirmation, General Musa is expected to bring his years of military leadership and frontline experience into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s security agenda.