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Igoche Mark commends nomination of Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

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Igoche Mark

Basketball promoter Igoche Mark has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence.

President Tinubu, in a letter sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, forwarded General Musa’s name as the nominee to replace Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday.

In a statement, Mark described General Musa as a symbol of excellence and leadership. “A champion on the court and a champion in leadership, General Musa embodies dedication, hard work, and a winning mindset,” he said. Drawing on their shared interest in basketball, Mark added that the nominee is “a team player who turns challenges into slam dunks.”

He further expressed confidence in Musa’s ability to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges. “The court of life is bigger than the basketball court; General Musa will lead with courage and deliver a slam dunk for Nigeria’s defence,” Mark stated.

Mark also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the nomination. “Thank you, Mr. President, for recognizing a true leader. Nigeria is in capable hands,” he said.

According to Mark, General Musa’s combination of military expertise and passion for sports makes him well suited for the role. “Excellence is contagious,” he added.