Tinubu Swears in General Musa as New Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office on General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, marking a decisive move in the administration’s ongoing security reforms.

The president sworn in General Musa in his first floor office at the State House, Abuja, signifying the appointee’s transition to the nation’s principal defence policy custodian.

Speaking with newsmen after being sworn in, General Musa assured Nigerians that the security situation will improve for the better as he was poised to swing into action immediately.

While assuring Nigerians that defence will take its rightful place, the Defence Minister expressed optimism that Nigerians will see positive security results in the shortest possible time.

According to the Minister, the government is committed to inclusive security efforts where everyone is carried along to ensure Nigeria’s continued growth.

Also speaking, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, said the new Defence Minister is a capable hand who will deliver on the security mandate given to him by the president.

A strong message of security and hope from the new Defence Minister as Nigeria pushes forward with its development agenda. END!!!