Christopher Gwabin Musa
Christopher Gwabin Musa | |
|---|---|
Musa in 2024 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 4 December 2025 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Minister of State | Bello Matawalle |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Badaru Abubakar |
| Chief of Defence Staff | |
| In office 23 June 2023 – 30 October 2025 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Lucky Irabor |
| Succeeded by | Olufemi Oluyede |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 December 1967 |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1986–2025 |
| Rank | General |
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General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR (born 25 December 1967) is a retired Nigerian army general who has served as the minister of defence of Nigeria since December 2025. He previously served as the 18th chief of defence staff of Nigeria from 23 June 2023 until his retirement on 30 October 2025.