Breaking: President Tinubu Swears in Ex-CDS Musa as New Defence Minister
- The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), was sworn in as the new Minister of Defence
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in General Musa on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the State House, Abuja, to replace Abubakar Badaru
- Nigerians took to social media to celebrate General Musa's appointment, expressing their confidence and belief in his skills and abilities
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence.
Musa arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at about 3.47pm and was ushered into President Tinubu’s office.
Source: Twitter
Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian Senate confirmed General Musa as Minister of Defence after a five-hour screening session.
President Tinubu nominated Musa to replace Mohammed Badaru who resigned on health grounds on Monday, December 1, 2025.
He took the oath of office on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the State House, Abuja.
Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to President Tinubu, shared this in a post shared via his X handle @aonanuga1956
Reactions as Tinubu swears in ex-CDS Musa
@fannyraf
Great to see Christopher Musa sworn in as Defense Minister. With his military background and frontline experience, this might be the reset Nigeria needs for security. Hope he delivers! Safety for citizens should be the priority from day one!!
@AdetunjiAdewolu
A new chapter for our nation’s security. Wishing General Musa strength and clarity as he takes on this critical role. #OmoOlofaIna.
@Otunba_Bini
The expectation by Nigerians from Gen. Christopher Musa, is high. I pray he delivers. Congratulations.
@reuben_kinya
Congratulations to you General. You rightly noted it yesterday, expectations are high. End terrorism, rid the military of saboteurs, let patriotism replace ethnicity and religion in the military, embrace technology and do not interfere in the electoral process. God bless you Sir.
@Mimi_yakigar
I took my time to watch the entire 4-hour session, and I can confidently say everything was laid out in black and white. For the first time in a long while, the government is drawing a clear line between banditry and terrorism, and officially classifying kidnappers as terrorists with capital punishment. With this clarity, I am genuinely confident that Nigeria can finally win this fight.
@nigerianoise
When God destined something for you... it speedily comes at you There would be many people who have been lobbying for positions since the inception of the administration... and still waiting... Grace
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Christopher Musa: I cannot afford to fail Nigerians
Recall that General Musa told senators he could not afford to fail Nigerians as he prepared to assume leadership of the Defence Ministry.
The minister said public expectations placed heavy responsibility on him and strengthened his resolve to confront security threats decisively.
Musa said his nomination drew strong reactions that reminded him of the urgency to deliver results and halt the killings across the country.
Real reason Tinubu returned General Musa
Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu's decision to nominate General Musa (rtd), was said to be influenced by some forces.
A source within the presidency disclosed how some ministers influenced the decision of the president amid the country's growing security challenges.
General Musa's return to President Tinubu's cabinet on December 2, 2025, came just six weeks after he was removed from the CDS office by the president.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
