Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has issued a bold assurance to a nation battered by insecurity, declaring that the Federal Government’s new security architecture will deliver visible results “within the shortest possible time.”
General Musa spoke moments after taking the oath of office administered by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony marks the beginning of a new security direction under the Tinubu administration.
Addressing State House correspondents, the former Chief of Defence Staff outlined his immediate priority: a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s defence operations and a command structure that fosters seamless collaboration among all security agencies.
> “My immediate priority is to make sure defence takes its place fully in this country,” he stated, stressing that security is a shared responsibility that must be driven through synergy, intelligence-sharing, and coordinated operations.
Musa expressed confidence that greater alignment between the military, police, intelligence units and other security outfits will fast-track the defeat of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal threats confronting the nation.
> “It is that synergy we need to build and work on, and that’s what we are going to do. I can assure you, Nigerians will see results within the shortest possible time,” he declared.
The retired General also acknowledged the goodwill he has received from Nigerians since his nomination, promising to justify that trust with hard work and decisive action.
> “Nigerians have shown me love, and I will guarantee them that I am going to work — whatever it takes — to ensure that Nigeria is secured,” he said.
Responding to questions on President Tinubu’s marching orders, Musa disclosed that the President directed him to deliver security without delay and restore national confidence in government’s protection of lives and property.
According to him, the President’s message was unmistakable:
> “He reiterated that we must make sure Nigeria is secured. Nigerians should go back and sleep with their eyes closed; go back to their farms; schools open without being molested. Everyone being carried together to make sure Nigeria continues to grow in line with Mr President’s Renewed Hope programme.”
General Christopher Musa’s appointment comes at a time when Nigerians are demanding urgent solutions to widespread insecurity. His promise of rapid results sets the tone for what could become one of the most closely watched tenures in Nigeria’s security history.
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