Defence Minister Musa Officially Assumes Office, Holds Meeting with Service Chiefs

General Christopher Musa (retd.), a recently appointed Minister of Defense and former Chief of Defense Staff, formally took up his duties at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Ship House, Abuja, on Friday.

At around 11:10 a.m., Musa arrived at the ministry, where he was greeted with full military honors and, in accordance with custom, inspected the quarter guard. The Senate confirmed Musa’s appointment on Thursday after President Bola Tinubu nominated him.

Days after former minister Muhammad Badaru resigned, the appointment was made.

The former CDS met behind closed doors with the ministry’s directors and service leaders upon his arrival.

In the meantime, Musa has reassured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s updated security plans will produce noticeable outcomes as soon as possible.

Shortly after President Tinubu administered the oath of office at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Musa made the assurance.

Speaking to reporters following the event, the minister stated that strengthening cooperation between all security agencies and reforming the country’s defense system are his top priorities.

“Making sure that defense takes its place fully in the country is my immediate priority,” Musa said.

Noting that “security is everybody’s responsibility,” he emphasized the necessity of cooperation between the military and other security agencies.

General Musa expressed hope that improved coordination and collaboration will expedite the nation’s security concerns.

“We must develop and work on that synergy, and that is what we will do. Nigerians will witness results in the shortest amount of time, I promise,” he declared.