The Senate on Wednesday screened former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for his nomination as Minister of Defence during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In his opening remarks, Musa emphasised national unity, collaboration, and collective resolve in tackling insecurity.
He warned that Nigeria faces adversaries “that don’t mean this country well,” stressing that security agencies require sustained support from both the government and citizens.
Musa highlighted the deteriorating situation in the Sahel region and called for strengthened border security, empowerment of security agencies, and enhanced cooperation with neighbouring countries to prevent instability from spilling into Nigeria.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly for the support he received as Chief of Defence Staff.
Akpabio commended Musa’s professionalism and responsiveness during his tenure as CDS, noting his role in stabilising the South-west and urging him to apply similar strategies in the North-west and North-central regions.
Other senators, including Mohammed Monguno and Ahmad Lawan, praised Musa’s operational experience, patriotism, and firm leadership, with calls for adequate funding to support his work as minister.
