BREAKING: President Tinubu Swears In Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Danjuma (Retd), as Minister of Defence
ABUJA, NIGERIA—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in General Christopher Danjuma (retd.), the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), as the new Minister of Defence.
The swearing-in ceremony took place moments ago at the State House in Abuja, following the general’s successful confirmation.
The news was confirmed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who announced the development via his official social media handle.
The appointment and swearing-in of the retired General is widely viewed as a decisive move by the Tinubu administration to place a tested, high-ranking military figure at the helm of the Defence Ministry, signaling a reinforced commitment to tackling the nation’s security challenges.
Gen. Danjuma’s vast experience, culminating in his previous role as the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, is expected to bring immediate operational depth and strategic focus to the government’s efforts in combating insurgency, banditry, and other forms of internal unrest.
