Christopher Musa Sworn in As Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, marking a significant step in the administration’s efforts to overhaul the country’s security architecture.

The ceremony was held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, coming just a day after Musa underwent a rigorous five-hour screening by the Senate, which subsequently confirmed his appointment.

Christopher Musa Sworn in As Defence Minister
The new Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa. Photo: X@/aonanuga1956

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga also posted a photograph of the oath-taking on his X handle, offering the public a first glimpse of the newly inaugurated defence minister in his official capacity.

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