1st November 2025
Immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has called for stronger collaboration among security and intelligence agencies to tackle the country’s security challenges.
Musa made the call on Friday during his pull-out parade in Abuja, stressing that the fight against insecurity couldn’t be won by the military alone.
He said, “I want to state this clearly, that there is no single institution, no single organisation that can win this fight alone. We must synergise, we must collaborate, we must fight together, and I appeal to all Nigerians to pray for our troops, to pray for our security forces so that we can win — and together, we shall succeed. Nigeria shall continue to develop.”
The retired defence chief, who served nearly four decades in the military, said he was leaving office “with a clear conscience,” having given his all to the service of the country.
Musa expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve as Chief of Defence Staff, adding that he remained loyal to the President and the country even in retirement.
“As I hang my uniform today, I do so with a clear conscience, knowing that I gave my all. I leave with cherished memories of camaraderie — of battles fought and triumphs celebrated as one family. The sound of the bugle may change for me, but the soldier’s heart beats on forever.
I might be retiring from active military service today, but I am by no means retiring from my love for our dear country, Nigeria. I remain a soldier at heart and a patriot ever loyal to the Constitution and the sovereignty of our great nation. Once again, I appreciate Mr President for the opportunity to serve as the Chief of Defence Staff for over two years,” he said.
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