By our reporter
General Christopher Gwabi Musa, a retired Nigerian Army General, is likely to be appointed as the new Minister of Defence, following Muhammad Abubakar Baduru’s resignation. This move is seen as a strategic decision to address Nigeria’s security challenges, including banditry and terrorist attacks.
*Background:*
– General Musa served as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) from June 2023 to October 2025.
– He has a strong military background, with experience in counter-insurgency operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP.
– He was awarded the Colin Powell Meritorious Award for Soldiering and the Nelson Mandela Exemplary Leadership Award ¹ ² ³.
*Expectations:*
– Strengthening internal security and intelligence.
– Reforming the defence sector to address corruption and inefficiency.
– Enhancing civil-military cooperation and community engagement.
– Building international partnerships to combat terrorism and insecurity ² ¹ ⁴.
The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, and it’s expected to face scrutiny and debate ².
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