The Senate, on Wednesday, has confirmed the former Chief of Defence Staff, Retired General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence upon the conclusion of his screening.
Theliberationnews reports that the screening exercise commenced 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.
Recall that President Tinubu had earlier nominated General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence on Tuesday.
Tinubu’s letter, sent 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.
