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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has claimed he played a key role in the appointment of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence.
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The governor described the former Chief of Defence Staff as one of the finest military officers Nigeria has ever produced.
Governor Sani, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flagbearer for Kaduna State ahead of 2027, disclosed this on Tuesday while appearing as a guest on Trust TV.
Speaking on the security situation in the country and his relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Sani said: “I was instrumental to General Christopher Musa’s appointment as Defence Minister.”
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He explained that his recommendation was informed by General Musa’s competence, experience and track record in the fight against insecurity.
According to him, the appointment was based purely on merit.
“He is a highly professional and disciplined military officer who will bring his wealth of experience to bear in tackling insecurity in the country,” Sani said.
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The governor expressed confidence that General Musa will deliver on the mandate and support the Tinubu administration in ending insecurity.
He added that President Tinubu accepted the recommendation because he wants the best hands to manage the nation’s security sector.
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