Christopher Gwabin Musa

Christopher Gwabin Musa
Musa in 2024
Chief of Defence Staff
Assumed office
23 June 2023
PresidentBola Tinubu
Preceded byLucky Irabor
Personal details
Born (1967-12-25) 25 December 1967 (age 56)
Sokoto, North-Western State (now in Sokoto State), Nigeria
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1986–present
Rank General

General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR (born 25 December 1967) is a Nigerian Army general who is the 18th Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria.[1] He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June 2023.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Meet Nigeria's new Service Chiefs: Details and facts". PM News Nigeria. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Ribadu upgraded to NSA, Lagbaja named army chief… Tinubu appoints new security chiefs". TheCable. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  3. ^ Sanni, Kunle (19 June 2023). "Tinubu names ex-aide Egbetokun police inspector-general; Abiodun Lagbaja chief of army staff". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 20 June 2023.