Yesterday, President Bola Tinubu nominated General Christopher Musa as the brand new Defence Minister, pending Senate clearance.
DAILY POST reported that Particular Adviser to the President on Data and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed Musa’s nomination in a press release he issued on Tuesday afternoon.
The President in a letter to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed confidence in General Musa’s capability to steer the Ministry of Defence and additional strengthen Nigeria’s safety structure.
Recall that Musa’s nomination comes days after Mohammed Badaru Abubakar resigned as Nigeria’s defence minister.
Abubakar had cited well being grounds as motive for his resignation.
The previous CDS was sighted on the Presidential Villa on Monday, the place he had a non-public assembly with the President just a few hours earlier than Badaru’s resignation.
DAILY POST reviews that reactions have since trailed his nomination as Defence Minister by President Tinubu.
Mutfwang commends Tinubu
In his response, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, congratulated the speedy previous Chief of Defence Employees on his nomination as Minister of Defence by President Bola Tinubu.
In a press release issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor described Musa as a reliable and brave officer whose service has contributed considerably to nationwide safety.
He stated the previous CDS demonstrated professionalism, self-discipline and dedication in numerous command roles, together with Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Commander of the Infantry Corps, and head of Sector 3 of each Operation Lafiya Dole and the Multinational Joint Activity Power.
Mutfwang stated General Musa’s nomination displays President Tinubu’s confidence in his capability to strengthen Nigeria’s defence structure and lead ongoing efforts in opposition to terrorism, banditry and different safety threats.
He expressed optimism that the retired army chief will deliver renewed vigour and efficient methods to the place.
Musa’s nomination well timed – Gov Sani
On his half, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani additionally hailed the nomination of Musa as Minister of Defence.
In a press release posted on his X deal with, the governor described the appointment as well-deserved, noting that it demonstrates the president’s confidence in Musa’s competence, integrity and dedication to nationwide service.
Sani stated the nomination underscores the administration’s dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s safety structure.
He added that his shut working relationship with the previous Defence Chief offers him assurance that Musa is “a spherical peg in a spherical gap.”
The governor urged the Senate to fast-track the screening and affirmation course of, saying the nation stands to learn from Musa’s expertise and patriotism.
“For us in Kaduna State, General Musa’s nomination evokes deep gratitude,” Governor Sani stated.
“His sensible counsel and agency assist have been instrumental in stabilising communities that after confronted severe safety challenges. The modest however vital positive factors we recorded bear his enduring imprint.”
‘Spherical peg in spherical gap’ – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, additionally lauded the nomination.
In a submit through his verified X deal with on Tuesday, Sani described the selection of General Musa as a spherical peg in a spherical gap.
“Ex CDS Christopher Musa’s selection as Defence minister is a few spherical peg in a spherical gap,” Sani stated.
Put together to die – Adamu Garba to terrorists
In the meantime, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba, has warned terrorists within the northern a part of the nation to both give up or be ready to die.
Garba’s warning adopted Tinubu’s nomination of Musa as the brand new Minister of Defence.
The APC chieftain warned that with the approaching of Musa as Minister of Defence, terrorists must be ready to style the loss of life that they need for others.
In a press release through X, Garba wrote: “General C.G Musa, as the Minister of Defence, will restore excessive morale and excessive confidence within the rank and file of the army throughout the nation.
“It would additional strengthen the boldness stage of the Nigerian public within the willingness, readiness, and skill of the Nigerian Authorities to maneuver ahead and eradicate the specter of terrorism in our nation.
“General Musa earned this workplace by way of advantage, competency, and supply, in contrast to the same old political consideration dominating ministerial positions. It may be stated that he kinds a part of the Navy Technocrats inside the Tinubu Administration’s cupboard.
“I congratulate President Tinubu for this well-informed resolution. I congratulate General C.G Musa for his new function.
“Most significantly, I congratulate Nigerians for standing agency on what is true, no matter all different primordial concerns.
“Lastly, I congratulate the terrorists, for what they wished others for, DEATH, has lastly come to them. They need to both give up or die; no center floor.”
