Tinubu Swears In Former Defence Chief General Musa as New Defence Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in former Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, rtd, as the new Minister of Defence.

General Musa took the oath of office on Thursday at the State House, Abuja.

Recall that the Senate on Wednesday confirmed him as Minister of Defence following a rigorous five-hour screening.

During the session, the former CDS faced questions over recent security lapses, including the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before schoolgirls were abducted on November 17.

General Musa assured lawmakers that he would launch a comprehensive investigation into the troop withdrawal once he assumed office.

The new Defence Minister also pledged to examine the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, along with other assaults on senior military personnel.

Musa’s appointment came after the resignation of former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, reportedly on health grounds.