The International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS) on Tuesday formally endorsed General Christopher Musa (rtd) as the most competent and strategically positioned candidate to succeed Badaru Abubakar as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence.
This endorsement follows a comprehensive review of General Musa’s outstanding national service, particularly his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), during which he led transformative reforms in counter insurgency operations, joint military coordination, and defence modernization.
A Leader of Proven Courage and Strategic Depth
General Musa served as Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff from June 2023 to October 2025.
His leadership is widely recognized in Nigeria
IPSS recognizes General Musa not only for his professional excellence but also for his reputation for integrity, discipline, and transparent leadership.
His emphasis on troop welfare and improved living conditions, accountability mechanisms, respect for rule of law and civilian governance, clearly positions him as the kind of Defence Minister Nigeria urgently needs at this critical juncture.
Following his retirement, General Musa was appointed to the Board of Governors of a global investment and development institutiondemonstrating strong confidence in his governance capacity beyond military operations.
He has continued to advocate for peace, national unity, and sustainable development, earning recognition from international peace organizations, including a recent nomination for the “Mayor of Peace Award” by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA).
Such recognition underscores his credibility as a bridge builder, reformer, and strategic thinker.
Why General Musa is the Right Choice are his proven national security leadership, deep experience in counter terrorism and crisis management, strong ethical foundation and respect for civilian oversight, commitment to modernization and global standard defence strategy, and sensitivity to citizen security, human rights, and democratic values
Given Nigeria’s current security challenges, IPSS strongly believes that General Musa represents the most competent, dependable, and visionary choice to consolidate reforms within the Ministry of Defense.
The International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS) hereby urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint General Christopher Musa (rtd) as the next Minister of Defence.
His appointment will assure Nigerians of a defence leadership that is professional, accountable, innovative, and profoundly committed to national security and stability.
