Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS General Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister After Badaru’s Resignation
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru due to health reasons. The President communicated the nomination to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, expressing confidence in Musa’s ability to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
General Musa, 58, previously served as CDS from 2023 to October 2025 and has held several notable military positions, including Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai and Commander of the Infantry Corps. His distinguished career earned him the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012.
Badaru’s exit comes amid heightened security concerns and President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a national security emergency. The Presidency thanked Badaru for his service and confirmed that Tinubu will officially present Musa’s nomination to the Senate this week.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru due to health reasons. The President communicated the nomination to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, expressing confidence in Musa’s ability to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
General Musa, 58, previously served as CDS from 2023 to October 2025 and has held several notable military positions, including Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai and Commander of the Infantry Corps. His distinguished career earned him the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012.
Badaru’s exit comes amid heightened security concerns and President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a national security emergency. The Presidency thanked Badaru for his service and confirmed that Tinubu will officially present Musa’s nomination to the Senate this week.
Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS General Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister After Badaru’s Resignation
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru due to health reasons. The President communicated the nomination to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, expressing confidence in Musa’s ability to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
General Musa, 58, previously served as CDS from 2023 to October 2025 and has held several notable military positions, including Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai and Commander of the Infantry Corps. His distinguished career earned him the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012.
Badaru’s exit comes amid heightened security concerns and President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a national security emergency. The Presidency thanked Badaru for his service and confirmed that Tinubu will officially present Musa’s nomination to the Senate this week.
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