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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to General Christopher Musa (retd.) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence.
Musa, who previously served as the Chief of Defence Staff, took the oath at the State House in Abuja, formally assuming responsibility for the country’s defence portfolio.
The development came a day after the Senate confirmed Musa’s appointment following a rigorous five-hour screening session.
During the session, the former CDS faced intense questioning over recent security challenges, including the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17.
He told lawmakers he would “immediately set up a full-scale investigation” into the troop withdrawal once he assumes duty.
Musa further pledged to investigate the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, along with attacks on other senior military officers.
His nomination followed the resignation of former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, who reportedly stepped down on health grounds.