Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, dey set to take over as Nigeria Defence Minister after Mohammed Badaru Abubakar resign from the position.
Musa meet President Bola Tinubu for Aso Rock Villa on Monday evening. Na him first public meeting with the President since Tinubu retire am on October 24, 2025. According to government sources, President Tinubu tell Musa say him go succeed Badaru as Defence Minister.
Badaru, wey be 63 years old, send letter to the President on December 1, 2025, say him dey step down because of health reasons. Tinubu don accept the resignation and thank Badaru for the service wey he don render to the country.
Before him ministerial appointment, Badaru serve as governor of Jigawa State from 2015 reach 2023. President Tinubu appoint am Defence Minister on August 21, 2023. Him resignation come at the same time wey the President don declare national security emergency, a signal say government dey serious to tackle wahala for security.
General Musa, before him retirement, dey serve as Chief of Defence Staff. Him get experience for handling military operations against insurgents, bandits, and other armed groups. Many Nigerians dey see am as correct person wey fit bring stability and steady hand to the defence ministry.
As news dey spread, people dey expect say Tinubu go officially inform Senate about the new Defence Minister soon. But insiders don talk say decision don final to bring Musa back to manage security matters.
The return of General Musa fit mark new chapter for Nigeria security strategy. E dey important as country dey face wahala from insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats. With him experience, hope dey say the military go coordinate better and help restore peace across different regions.
Many Nigerians dey watch the development closely to see how the transition go affect security, especially during the national emergency period.
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