EW DEFENCE MINISTER: TINUBU SWEARS IN GEN. MUSA AT STATE HOUSE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduDecember 4, 20251 Mins read

Gen. Musa’s appointment, came after the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination, announced the next day, received swift Senate screening and confirmation.

Born in Sokoto in 1967, Gen. Musa was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1991, and went on to build a distinguished military career. Appointed Chief of Defence Staff in 2023 by President Tinubu, he retired from active service in October 2025. During his tenure, he championed stronger inter-service collaboration across the nation’s security architecture.

With his swearing-in, the new Defence Minister is expected to assume duties immediately, as the Tinubu administration works to consolidate security gains, accelerate reforms, and push for sustained peace and stability across the country.

The ceremony was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Sen. Adeniyi Adegbonmire, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

Others present included Mrs. Lilian Oghogho Musa, spouse of the new Minister, Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, and retired Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.