General Christopher Musa (retd) has been sworn-in as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence by President Bola Tinubu.
Musa, who previously served as Chief of Defence Staff, took the oath of office on Thursday at the State House, Abuja.
Musa replaces former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down reportedly due to health reasons.
His swearing-in comes after the Senate confirmed him on Wednesday following a thorough five-hour screening session.
During the hearing, Musa faced questions on recent security lapses, including the withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17.
He assured lawmakers that he would “immediately set up a full-scale investigation” into the troop withdrawal once he assumed office.
Musa also promised to investigate the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, along with attacks on other senior military officers.
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