US EditionNigeria: Senate Confirms General Christopher Musa As Defence Minister
- The Nigerian Senate confirmed General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence after a five-hour screening session on Wednesday.
- Musa pledged to investigate troop withdrawals linked to the recent kidnapping of 25 students in Kebbi State.
- He criticized negotiations with bandits and called for increased military funding, emphasizing the need for stricter measures against terrorists.
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the unanimous confirmation and urged Musa to combat criminal activities effectively.
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Nigeria: Senate Confirms General Christopher Musa As Defence Minister
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (rtd), as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence after a rigorous five-hour screening session on Wednesday.
Senate confirms ex-CDS Christopher Musa as new defence minister
The Senate confirmed Mr Musa as Nigeria’s new defence minister after about three hours of screening at the Committee of the Whole. The post Senate confirms ex-CDS Christopher Musa as new defence minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerian Senate confirms Musa as Defence Minister
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence following a five-hour grilling by lawmakers on Wednesday. DAILY POST recalls that this came after some senators opposed a proposal to excuse the former Chief of Defence Staff and ministerial nominee from questioning. Trouble began when the Senator representing Niger East, Sani Musa, suggested that the nominee be allowed to “take a b…
Defence Minister-Designate Christopher Musa Calls for National Unity To Defeat ‘Evil Forces’ Threatening Nigeria
Defence Minister-designate, Major General Christopher Musa (rtd) on Thursday issued a powerful appeal for collective national action as he appeared before the Senate for his ministerial screening, stressing that Nigeria can only overcome its security challenges through unity and shared responsibility. Addressing lawmakers during the session, Musa said that the threats confronting the country are driven by what he described as “evil forces” with …
Tinubu praises senate for prompt confirmation of Christopher Musa
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for quickly confirming Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as the new Defence Minister. Musa’s nomination was approved on Wednesday after senators scrutinised his military background and responses to questions on key issues regarding security. In a post on X, Tinubu praised the senate for its “expedited confirmation”, adding that Musa’s appointment comes at a “critical…
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