03-12-2025
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence after hours of grilling by the lawmakers on Wednesday.
General Musa was confirmed by the lawmakers following the screening at the Senate chambers, a day after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated him for the position.
During the screening, the ex-military officer said one of the first things he would do is to probe the alleged withdrawal of the troops at GGCSS Maga, Kebbi state, insisting that the military is not known for cowardice.
“We are going to go after them fully, working together with all the security agencies and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (of government),” he said.
“We are going to investigate fully. The Armed Forces have a way, and then from the defence, we are going to make sure that we continue with the oversight over their activities.
Musa, nominated on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu following the resignation of Defence Minister, Badaru Mohammed, on health grounds, pledged to prioritise the protection of lives and national territory.
“I pledge to do my best to ensure that Nigeria is secure and safe.
“We need the support of everyone, every Nigerian, working together as a team, because it’s going to be a team effort.
“The enemies we are dealing with are evil forces that don’t mean well for this country and have no respect for human live. If we don’t work together, we will allow them to perpetrate the evil acts they have been doing,” he said.
His confirmation comes amid heightened concerns over nationwide kidnappings, insurgency, and mass abductions.
