President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday lauded the Senate for the swift confirmation of former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), as Minister of Defence, describing the development as critical to ongoing efforts to strengthen national security.
In a post on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, the President praised the Upper Chamber for what he termed its “expedited confirmation” of the retired military chief, less than 24 hours after his nomination was forwarded for screening.
“Two days ago, I transmitted the name of General Christopher G. Musa, our immediate past Chief of Defence Staff and a fine gentleman, to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation as the Federal Minister of Defence,” Tinubu wrote.
The President said Musa’s appointment is expected to bolster the Federal Government’s campaign against insecurity and enhance coordination within the nation’s defence architecture.
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“I want to commend the Nigerian Senate for its expedited confirmation of General Musa yesterday. His appointment comes at a critical juncture in our lives as a Nation”, President Tinubu wrote.
The President, who has repeatedly prioritised the strengthening of Nigeria’s security architecture, noted that General Musa’s entry into the Federal Executive Council comes at a time the country is confronting heightened threats from terrorists and other violent criminal groups across multiple fronts.
General Musa, who served as CDS until his recent retirement, is expected to bring extensive operational experience and a deep understanding of the nation’s security challenges to his new role.
The President ended his post with a brief prayerful note: “God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
