Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC ),Chuks Alozie, has congratulated former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), on his appointment as Minister of Defence by President Bola Tinubu.
In a message posted on Facebook on Wednesday, Alozie described Musa’s appointment as “well deserved,” saying the retired general had the experience and capacity required for the role.
He assured Musa of “continuous prayers and support,” expressing hope that the country’s security challenges would be better addressed under his leadership.
Alozie also commended President Tinubu for what he called “the right choice” in selecting Musa to lead the defence ministry.
Earlier today,The Senate confirmed the appointment of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following a rigorous five-hour screening by lawmakers.
During the confirmation hearing, Musa faced tough 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.
The incident sparked national outrage.
Musa assured the Senate that he would immediately set up a full-scale investigation into the troop withdrawal once he assumes office.
He also vowed to probe the recent killing of a brigade commander in Borno State, Brigadier General Musa Uba, and other attacks targeting military officers.
He said, “It is very unfortunate and really painful. I want to assure Nigerians that we will not stand by and have terrorists have the capacity to do such.
“We are going to go after them fully, working together with all the security agencies and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (of government). We are going to investigate fully.