.says his emergence symbolizes resolve to decisively confront nation's security challenges
By Our Reporter
Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated General Christopher Musa on his appointment and assumption of duty as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, describing his emergence as not just a routine administrative transition, but one that symbolizes a renewed national resolve to decisively confront the security challenges that had tested the nation's collective resilience.
APC stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, noting that General Musa step into this critical office with a popular mandate built on public confidence, with a proven track record in overseeing some of the most complex theatres of security operations in recent history.
This was just as the equally noted that the newly appointed and sworn in Minister of Defense, General Musa’s firm words of assurance, his implicit confidence, and his unmistakable commitment to delivering on this national assignment reflected readiness, adding that his posture reflected responsibility and his message, "the mindset of a man fully aware of the weight placed on his shoulders."
The party, while sadly observing that the country stood at a pivotal moment in her security evolution where terrorism, banditry, sabotage, economic subversion, and political opportunism intersect had become the new reality, pointedly declared that the expectations on the new minister were unprecedented and the portfolio not for the timid, but a mandate for a soldier-statesman.
"Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment in its security evolution. Decades-old threats have mutated. New actors have emerged. Hybrid warfare - where terrorism, banditry, sabotage, economic subversion, and political opportunism intersect - has become the new reality.
"The expectations on the new Defence Minister are, therefore, unprecedented: Reinforce and modernize the armed forces to deliver optimal operational effectiveness, Strengthen intelligence synergy to stay ahead of enemies of the state, Restore public confidence in national security institutions and Lead a coordinated offensive that leaves no hiding place for terrorists, criminals, and saboteurs," APC said.
"This is not a portfolio for the timid. It is a mandate for a soldier-statesman," it declared.
Speaking further, APC said Musa’s appointment reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to securing Nigeria, noting that the president had at every turn shown the political will to confront the hydra-headed monster of insecurity, with this latest move being put in place to "further cements that resolve."
The party, therefore, urged the new Defence Minister "to bring his depth of experience to bear, complementing the president’s Renewed Hope Security Architecture with strategic innovation, disciplined execution, and relentless pursuit of national stability," even as it equally urged for the cooperation, understanding, and support of all the citizens based on fact that "national security is a collective responsibility."
The Lagos APC urges the new Defence Minister to bring his depth of experience to bear, complementing the President’s Renewed Hope Security Architecture with strategic innovation, disciplined execution, and relentless pursuit of national stability.
"We join him in calling for the cooperation, understanding, and support of all and sundry - from citizens to security agencies, from communities to institutions - because national security is a collective responsibility. No Defence Minister, no matter how seasoned, can triumph without a united nation behind him," the party said.
"The enemies of Nigeria - those who profit from chaos, those who cheer insecurity as political capital, those who sabotage operations from within - must understand that a new sheriff has arrived at the Defence Headquarters.
"Under the watch of General Musa (Rtd), the nation expects: A clean-up of compromised elements within the system; A merciless disruption of terror financing and logistics pipelines and a non-negotiable protection of ordinary citizens who continue to bear the brunt of insecurity.
"As General Musa assumes this weighty responsibility, he carries with him not only the trust of the Commander-in-Chief but also the expectations of a nation yearning for definitive victory over insecurity.
"Popular Mandate. Humongous Demands. Historic Opportunity.
The Lagos APC stands firmly behind him and urges all Nigerians to play their part in ensuring his success," it concluded.
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