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Senate confirms retired Gen. Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence

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December 3, 2025

Naomi Sharang

The Senate has confirmed the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the Minister of Defence.

The Upper Legislative Chamber confirmed Musa on Wednesday via a voice vote after hours of a rigorous screening session in the Committee of the Whole, during which he was asked a myriad of questions by the lawmakers.

Musa, who retired barely 40 days ago, was nominated by President Bola Tinubu as the Defence Minister on Tuesday and transmitted same to the senate for his confirmation.

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