US EditionNigeria: Senate Confirms General Christopher Musa As Defence Minister
General Musa will lead Nigeria’s defence amid rising terrorism and kidnapping, emphasizing collaboration across security agencies and community involvement, with senators praising his experience and discipline.
- On Wednesday the Nigerian Senate confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Minister of Defence, placing him in charge amid rising terrorism and banditry.
- Facing questions about insecurity, Musa outlined a `whole-of-government` approach, saying the armed forces, police and other security agencies account for only about "20-25%" of the solution.
- Musa warned terrorist groups view Nigeria as a lucrative target because they believe `Nigeria is so rich` and pledged to close security gaps, ensure accountability in defence spending, and boost coordination with neighbouring countries.
- At a briefing in Epitome, Kaduna the coalition of Southern Kaduna support groups under Karkara ta Asiwaju da Uba Sani praised General Musa as `a man of honour, competence, and proven performance` with Jonah Pompo calling the appointment `a significant moment...anchored on national rebirth`.
- With senators' unanimous approval, supporters said a competent minister now in place gives `strong reasons to anticipate significant improvements nationwide` and urged Nigerians to unite behind federal and state leadership.
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Nigeria: Senate Confirms General Christopher Musa As Defence Minister
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (rtd), as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence after a rigorous five-hour screening session on Wednesday.
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Nigerian Senate confirms Musa as Defence Minister
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