The new Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has formally assumed office less than 24 hours after being sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The former CDS arrived at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, popularly known as the Ship House, in Abuja to an enthusiastic reception from officials who welcomed him with solidarity songs and applause.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, led the service chiefs in receiving the minister as he began his first official duties.
General Musa is expected to brief senior military leadership, review ongoing security operations and outline the administration’s defence priorities in the coming days.
Recall that the Senate on Wednesday confirmed him as Minister of Defence following a rigorous five-hour screening.
During the session, the former CDS was grilled 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 told lawmakers he would immediately set up a full-scale investigation into the troop withdrawal once he assumed duty.
He also vowed to probe the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, along with other attacks on senior military officers.
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