PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu bas sworn-in the immediate past Chief of Defense Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa as the Minister of Defense.

Recall that the occupant of that position, Mohammed Badaru had on Monday resigned as the Minister of Defense.

The former Jigawa State governor’s resignation came on the heels of worsening security situation in the country.

President Tinubu immediately after accepting the resignation, nominated and sent the name of the immediate past CDS, General Musa to the National Assembly for clearance and confirmation.

He appeared before the Senate on Wednesday and after being drilled by the senators on security matters, he was cleared and confirmed.

President Tinubu at the brief but solemn ceremony, charged the new minister to bring his extensive operational experience, strategic depth, and institutional knowledge of the Armed Forces to bear in strengthening Nigeria’s defence posture.

The President emphasised that the defence ministry under Musa’s leadership must prioritise synergy among the services, accelerate reforms, and sustain momentum in ongoing joint operations.

He also stressed the importance of procurement transparency, improved welfare for personnel, and deeper inter-agency cooperation.

Musa, who until June served as Nigeria’s 18th Chief of Defense Staff, is widely regarded as one of the most experienced officers of his generation, having commanded counterterrorism operations in the North-East and provided strategic oversight for nationwide military engagements.