Tinubu meets Defence Minister Musa in Lagos over national security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday held a strategic meeting with the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), at the Presidential Residence in Lagos.

This was contained in a statement issued by Leah Katung-Babatunde, Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Defence.

According to the statement, the meeting focused on the country’s national defence framework, ongoing counter-insurgency and anti-banditry operations, as well as strategies to strengthen inter-agency security coordination.

The statement read:

“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has received the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, in a high-level strategic meeting at the Presidential Residence in Lagos.

“The strategic engagement centred on reviewing the national defence framework, evaluating the progress of ongoing counter-insurgency and anti-banditry operations, and aligning inter-agency security strategies to sustain the peace and security of the nation.

“Speaking during the visit, President Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the steady progress recorded in securing vulnerable communities across Nigeria and reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to giving full support to the Ministry of Defence.

“During the meeting, the Honourable Minister of Defence provided a comprehensive briefing on current defence initiatives, frontline operational logistics, and proposed reforms aimed at boosting troop morale, modernising hardware capabilities, and strengthening military infrastructure across all regions.

“General Musa (rtd.) expressed gratitude to the President for his continuous guidance and backing of the nation’s security apparatus, assuring the public that the Ministry of Defence remains resolute in executing its mandate with firm resolve and integrity.

“The meeting forms part of President Tinubu’s continuous security briefings and policy alignment sessions with key government leaders to ensure swift and decisive action against all security and economic challenges nationwide.”