The nomination, announced barely a month after Tinubu removed him from the position of CDS in a major security reshuffle, has stirred wide reactions across the country.
One of the loudest voices supporting the decision is Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, who released a lengthy statement praising the President and commending General Musa’s return to national leadership.
While the details of the meeting were not made public, the presidency released Musa’s minister-designate status the following day.
The nomination came shortly after the resignation of the former Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, creating a vacancy in the ministry at a time the nation is facing renewed security challenges.
In his reaction, Governor Uba Sani described President Tinubu as “a leader who has consistently shown unwavering commitment to securing our nation.”
He said Musa’s nomination was not just another appointment but “a profound vote of confidence” in a man he described as patriotic and experienced.
According to Governor Sani, the President’s decision shows that he is willing to deploy the best talent available to confront Nigeria’s security problems.
He further praised General Musa as a disciplined and competent officer who understands Nigeria’s security terrain better than many.
The praise for Musa’s return comes against the backdrop of a sharp rise in security incidents after his removal as Chief of Defence Staff. In the last month alone:
300 pupils and 15 teachers were kidnapped from St. Mary’s School in Niger State.
Students were abducted in Kebbi State.
Church worshippers were seized by gunmen in Kwara State.
In several northern states, women and children were kidnapped, and innocent civilians were attacked.
These incidents have led many Nigerians to question the timing of Musa’s earlier removal, especially as he was widely seen as one of the security chiefs who pushed aggressively against terrorism and banditry.
Nigerians on social media have been reacting to Governor Sani’s statement and Musa’s ministerial nomination.
Saidu Adamu congratulated Musa and praised the Kaduna governor for “another milestone,” adding that as Minister of Defence, the retired general would now have even more power to confront the enemies of the nation.
Another user, John, said the development signals a continuation of “great collaboration” between Kaduna’s leadership and the federal government.
Abraham Thomas described General Musa as “a leader loved by all religions,” saying he had shown no signs of bias throughout his military career.
Others simply prayed for success, with one user, I.A. Sade, writing: “Insha’Allah, God will help you deliver and bring lasting peace to Nigeria.”
In a related development, the federal government recently denied reports claiming it had ordered all schools nationwide to shut down due to insecurity.
The Ministry of Education clarified that no such directive had been issued and warned citizens to rely only on official government channels for accurate information.
General Musa now steps into a role that will heavily shape Nigeria’s battle against terrorism, banditry, and rising criminal attacks.
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