Sunday, December 7, 2025 - The newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has declared that the era of shedding innocent blood in Nigeria is over.
Musa said this as he assumed office at the Ministry of
Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Friday December 5.
He vowed to lead with urgency, accountability and a renewed
sense of national purpose.
Musa, who until now served as Chief of Defence Staff, said
he was returning to the ministry with the backing of President Bola Tinubu and
the trust of the Nigerian people.
“After
having 39 years in service to come in and now be a Minister of Defence, the
love Nigerians have shown us shows that people believe that we can turn the
tide. Change will not come from rhetoric, but through action by all Nigerians.
We must, firstly as Nigerians, take ownership of the responsibilities of the
challenges we have in our country; it is only us that can solve the problem.
The shedding of innocent blood is over. Citizens have a right to live without
fear. Our children should be able to go back to school. The farmers should be
able to go back to their farms'' he said
Musa assured that the welfare of military personnel and
their families was central to restoring public confidence and operational
effectiveness.
According to him, anybody who is laying down his life for
his country deserves to be given the best respect.
He pledged that the ministry would act swiftly to ensure
that troops receive needed kits, prompt operational allowances, proper
accommodation and medical care, especially for the injured and bereaved
families.
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