• Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, assumes office as Nigeria’s Defence Minister.
• Oath of office administered less than 24 hours after Senate confirmation.
• Musa replaces Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on health grounds amid rising national security challenges.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to General Christopher Musa, formally appointing him as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence.
The brief ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, less than a day after the Senate screened and confirmed Musa’s nomination.
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General Musa, a retired Chief of Defence Staff, was nominated following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down due to health reasons. His appointment comes as Nigeria faces heightened security pressures across various regions.
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