DEFENCE MINISTER PLEDGES TO BOOST MILITARY HEALTHCARE, REDUCE MEDICAL TOURISM DURING AMCE VISIT
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has pledged the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery for Armed Forces personnel, with a focus on reducing medical tourism and expanding in-country treatment capacity. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Africa Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, General Musa stated […]
DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS ICRC FOR HUMANITARIAN SERVICES IN THE COUNTRY
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has commended the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) for notable humanitarian activities in Nigeria mostly the NorthEast Nigeria. The Minister stated this while receiving delegation of the ICRC in his office at the Ministry of Defence headquarters Abuja. He stated that Nigeria is committed to […]
DEFENCE MINISTER PARTICIPATES IN REGIONAL SECURITY MEETING
…. Reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and collective security….. The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and collective security emphasising the importance of sustained collaboration in degrading terrorist networks and stabilising the Lake Chad Basin. He stated this during his recently concluded official […]
DEFENCE MINISTER CONFERRED WITH PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP.
….Sets historic milestone. The Ministry of Defence has welcomed the conferment of an Honorary Fellowship on the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR by the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS).The prestigious Award was bestowed on the Honourable Minister at a ceremony held on May 4, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters Ship […]
GEN. MUSA URGES NIGERIAN STUDENTS TO PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN NATIONAL SECURITY
“Students Have a Role to Play in Fighting Insecurity” — Gen. Musa The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has called on Nigerian students to actively contribute to the country’s security, emphasizing that safeguarding national unity is a collective responsibility. Gen. Musa made the call on Monday, 4 May 2026, while […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA OFR(RTD), RECEIVED A DELEGATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND DIPLOMACY, VERITAS UNIVERSITY
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA OFR(RTD), RECEIVED A DELEGATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND DIPLOMACY, VERITAS UNIVERSITY, ABUJA, AT THE MINISTRY’S CONFERENCE ROOM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA, ON MONDAY, 4 MAY, 2026.THE VISIT PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL INSIGHT INTO DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION, POLICY FORMULATION, AND THE ROLE OF […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA (RTD), INAUGURATED THREE COMMITTEES AT THE MINISTERY’S CONFERENCE ROOM, SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA, ON WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL, 2026.
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA (RTD), INAUGURATED THREE COMMITTEES AT THE MINISTERY’S CONFERENCE ROOM, SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA, ON WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL, 2026. THE COMMITTEES INAUGURATED ARETHE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW OPTIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN INTEGRATED BORDER SECURITY SYSTEM IN NIGERIA, THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEFENCE SECTOR […]
DEFENCE MINISTRY INAUGURATES STRATEGIC COMMITTEES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY AND VETERANS WELFARE.
…. Emphasize FG commitment to moving from policy intentions to actionable implementation of policies…. The Honourable Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR has on Wednesday 29th April, 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters Ship house, Abuja formally inaugurated three strategic technical committees aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s national defence architecture, enhancing long-term military planning, […]
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MR RICHARD PHEELANGWAH , REPRESENTED THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE DR BELLO MATAWALLE MON AT THE OFFICIAL UNVEILING AND COMMISSIONING OF TERRA INDUSTRIES ABUJA.
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MR RICHARD PHEELANGWAH , REPRESENTED THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE DR BELLO MATAWALLE MON AT THE OFFICIAL UNVEILING AND COMMISSIONING OF TERRA INDUSTRIES ABUJA. THE EVENT WAS GRACED BY THE PRESENCE OF HIS MAJESTY OONI ADEYEYE ENITAN OGUNWUSI (CFR) THE OONI OF IFE, ALONG SIDE OTHER DISTINGUISHED […]
UNIVERSITIES CENTRAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY AND STRATEGIC RESILIENCE, SAYS DEFENCE MINISTER
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has affirmed that Nigeria’s university system is central to strengthening national defence and building long‑term strategic resilience. He made the remarks while delivering the Convocation Lecture at the Combined Convocation Ceremony of Akwa Ibom State University, held at the university’s main campus in Ikot […]
