The new Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Friday, declared that the killing of innocent Nigerians must stop.
Musa, who was the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff,
said students must return to schools and farmers back to their farms without
fear of terror.
Speaking upon resumption of office at the Ministry of
Defence in Abuja, the Army general said there is no more time to allow
terrorism and criminality.
The new minister received a rousing welcome by officials of
the Ministry, who sang solidarity songs, as he formally assumed office.
However, Musa said: “We do not have time, we are going to
hit the ground running and we must respect the human rights of Nigerians.
“Our loyalty is to Nigeria and the Nigerian people, the
shedding of innocent blood must stop.
“Children should be able to go back to school, and farmers
should visit their farms without fear. And with the support and prayers we are
getting from all Nigerians, we can’t fail.”
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Musa for the role of the
Minister of Defence following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru.
On Thursday, the Senate confirmed the former Chief of
Defence Staff after rigorous grilling and he was confirmed.
On Friday, Musa was sworn in by President Tinubu at the
Presidential Villa in Abuja.
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