Musa: Nomination into APC Campaign Council Will Not Affect My Official Duties
•Says resilient industrial base boosts economic competitiveness, regional security Linus Aleke in Abuja Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has said his appointment into the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential
Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa has clarified that his appointment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election will not interfere with his duties as a minister. In a statement, he thanked President Bola Tinubu and the APC leadership for the honor, describing it as a call to higher service.
Musa assured the party hierarchy and stakeholders of his commitment to the party's electoral agenda, emphasizing that his primary duty of safeguarding Nigeria's territorial integrity and protecting citizens would remain absolute.
Musa also spoke at the graduation ceremony of National Defence College Course 34, highlighting the importance of a resilient industrial base for economic competitiveness and regional peace. He stressed that industrial capacity is a strategic imperative, and Africa's natural and human resources must be transformed into value-added production and technological innovation for shared prosperity.
The minister called on the newly graduated participants to translate their knowledge into sound policies and effective leadership, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches to strengthen national resilience, promote economic development, and enhance peace and security across Africa.
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