Christopher Musa Officially Confirmed by Senate as New Defence Minister

General Christopher Musa (rtd) was appointed Nigeria’s new Minister of Defense by the Senate on Wednesday.

It was reported that Musa was confirmed by the legislators after roughly five hours of grilling, questioning and interrogations by members of the upper legislative house.

It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu had recommended Musa for appointment as a substitute for Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned from the job based on health concerns.

During his screening, Musa committed to carry out a zero-tolerance policy on banditry and terrorism if he becomes power.

He told Senators that he would deploy robust and decisive tactics to combat the country’s security threats.

The previous Chief of Defence Staff underscored that his leadership will not hesitate to employ the full force of the armed forces against criminal elements destabilising communities.

Also, he vowed to probe the evacuation of military officers before an attack on the Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State.

The previous chief of defense staff declared that he would organize a commission to look into Brigadier General Musa Uba’s murder.

He also took the opportunity to denounce the capturing and killing of a brigade commander by terrorists in Borno State, adding that the case will be examined.