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On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a crucial meeting with the former Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, at the Presidential Residence in Lagos. The purpose of the gathering, as outlined in a statement by Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Defence, Leah Katung-Babatunde, was to discuss the nation's defense framework, ongoing counter-insurgency and anti-banditry operations, and strategies to enhance inter-agency security coordination.

During the strategic meeting, President Tinubu expressed contentment with the ongoing progress in securing vulnerable regions across Nigeria. He also pledged his administration's unwavering support to the Ministry of Defence. General Musa, in turn, briefed the President on current defense initiatives, the logistical frontlines, and proposed reforms aimed at boosting troop morale, upgrading military hardware, and reinforcing military infrastructure nationwide.

General Musa conveyed his gratitude to President Tinubu for his continuous guidance and backing of the nation's security apparatus, assuring the public of the Ministry's steadfast commitment to executing its mandate with firm resolve and integrity. The meeting, as stated in the statement, is part of President Tinubu's ongoing security briefings and policy alignment sessions with key government leaders to ensure prompt and decisive action against all security and economic challenges facing the nation.