US EditionNigeria’s security in good hands with General Musa — Bishop Kukah
General Musa pledges improved security coordination and tangible results to counter rising attacks amid ongoing national hardship, President Tinubu's administration aims to restore calm.
- On Thursday, Matthew Kukah, Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, expressed confidence in Nigeria’s security with General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence after attending his swearing-in at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, wearing two hats as Archbishop and Sultan’s representative.
- President Bola Tinubu nominated General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence after Badaru Mohammed's resignation, aiming to reposition national security and restore calm, Kukah said.
- Shortly after his swearing-in in Abuja, Musa pledged to strengthen coordination across the armed forces and security agencies and said, `I can guarantee that Nigeria is safe and secure`.
- Jonathan Vatsa praised Musa's appointment as `the best appointment of the Tinubu administration so far`, but urged federal and state governments to provide necessary support and resources.
- Nigeria faces escalating attacks and hardship forcing life changes, with Vatsa claiming terrorist groups and kidnappers target President Bola Tinubu's 2027 ambition and drain life savings through ransoms.
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thengblog.com.ngNigeria’s security in good hands with General Musa — Bishop Kukah
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