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DEFENCE MINISTER CALLS FOR CONTINUED NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR TROOPS AS HE RECEIVES PASTOR LAZARUS MUOKA

The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.) OFR, has reaffirmed the critical role of moral support and national unity in strengthening the resolve of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the ongoing fight against insecurity across the country. The Minister stated this when he received the General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen […]
The Honourable Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR paid a working Visit to the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy

The Honourable Minister of Defence General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR paid a working Visit to the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Prof Taiwo Oyedele at the Ministry of Finance.The aim of the visit was to congratulate him on his appointment and appeal for continued funding of the Armed Forced […]
NIGERIA’S SECURITY AND NATIONAL OUTLOOK IMPROVING UNDER PRESIDENT TINUBU’S PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP — GEN. MUSA

…President Tinubu is committed to securing Nigeria….. The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.) OFR, has stated that Nigeria’s narrative is gradually changing under the purposeful leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who remains fully committed to securing the nation and strengthening national development. General Musa made this known on Thursday, 21st […]
DEFENCE MINISTER REAFFIRMS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO SECURING CRITICAL NATIONAL ASSETS INCLUDING NLNG OPERATIONS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa Gwabin (Rtd) OFR reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to securing critical national assets. He acknowledged this when he played host to the Executive leadership from Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) who paid him a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House , […]
THE DIRECTOR, JOINT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (JSD) MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MRS BOSEDE OLANIYI ON BEHALF OF THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE GENERAL CHRISTOPHER MUSA (RTD) OFR LED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF VETERANS/DRESS CODE

THE DIRECTOR, JOINT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (JSD) MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MRS BOSEDE OLANIYI ON BEHALF OF THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE GENERAL CHRISTOPHER MUSA (RTD) OFR LED MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF VETERANS/DRESS CODE DURING VISIT TO THE NIGERIAN LEGION OFFICE AND DEFENCE HEALTH MAINTENANCE LIMITED, ABUJA AS PART OF THE COMMITTEE’S ENGAGEMENTS […]
DEFENCE MINISTER HOSTS BROTHER OF LATE BRIG. GEN. OSENI BRAIMAH, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES

The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, received Mr. Hassan Braimah, brother of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, at the Ministry of Defence, Abuja. Brigadier General Braimah, a distinguished Infantry Officer of the Nigerian Army, died in the line of duty at Benisheikh on 9th April 2026. At the […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, CHRISTOPHER MUSA (rtd) OFR, WHO WAS REPRESENTED BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, RICHARD PHEELANGWAH, AT THE AFRICA INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE EXHIBITION

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, CHRISTOPHER MUSA (rtd) OFR, WHO WAS REPRESENTED BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, RICHARD PHEELANGWAH, AT THE AFRICA INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE EXHIBITION HELD AT TRANSCORP HILTON ABUJA ON 14TH MAY, 2026. THE EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER DISTINGUISHED DEFENCE STAKEHOLDERS, MILITARY LEADERS, SECURITY EXPERTS, AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS. THE EXHIBITION STRENGTHENED COLLABORATION, PROMOTED […]
DEFENCE MINISTRY RECEIVES DELEGATION FROM GHANA ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE.

The Ministry of Defence on Thursday, 14th May 2026, received a delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course 47 on a study tour, at the Ministry’s headquarters Ship house, Abuja. In his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence Mr Richard Pheelangwa represented by Director Joint Services DepartmentMrs Bosede […]
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO MODERNIZING THE ARMED FORCES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND LOCAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT – Musa.

The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising the Armed Forces through strategic partnerships, local capacity development, technology transfer and sustainable defence industrial cooperation.The Honourable Minister stated this recently during his working visit along with senior ministry officials to Monaco. He spoke on the […]