The Senate has confirmed the former Chief of Defence Staff, Retired General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence upon the conclusion of his screening.
The screening exercise began shortly after the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read President Tinubu’s request during plenary, urging lawmakers to consider and approve the ex-CDS as replacement for former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on Monday, citing health reasons.
President Tinubu had earlier nominated General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence on Tuesday.
Tinubu’s letter, transmitted to the upper chamber on Tuesday, expressed confidence in Musa’s capacity to “strengthen Nigeria’s security framework” and reposition the ministry at a time the nation is battling worsening insecurity.
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TVC News previously reported that the Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, following his nomination by President Bola Tinubu as the new Minister of Defence.
Senate Begins Screening Of Ex-CDS Musa As New Defence Minister
