My Appointment As Defence Minister Came When Odds Were Against Me — Musa

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), has attributed key moments in his rise to national leadership to divine intervention, saying his elevation came at a time when events appeared to work against him.

Musa spoke during a church service at the Conquerors Global Assembly in Abuja, reflecting on the personal and professional challenges that preceded his current position.

A video of the service circulated on social media, captured the minister addressing worshippers alongside his wife.

During the service, Musa acknowledged the church leadership and prayed for the ministry’s continued growth, while using the platform to encourage congregants’ resilience.

He urged worshippers not to despair in difficult moments, stating, “because we serve a living God. He will never give up on us.”

He linked his recent experiences to a broader narrative of perseverance, describing how opposition and adversity preceded his appointment.

According to him, “We give God the glory for what has happened this year. Even when the enemy thought they were putting us down, they did not know God was going to lift us.

“In their small mind, they conspired and thought they had won. But as long as you have God as your pillar you will win.”

Musa explained that challenges play a critical role in personal and national development, arguing that adversity strengthens resolve and capacity.

He stressed the importance of unity and faith in overcoming obstacles, particularly within the Nigerian context.

He said, “If you are never challenged you can never improve in life. As Nigerians, we know we are strong but we are stronger together with God Almighty. Nigerians are winners. We must continue to pray for our leaders and our country.”

Musa also warned against persistent negative narratives about Nigeria, noting that constant criticism weakens collective confidence and undermines national progress.

He cautioned that such attitudes do not contribute to meaningful development, saying, “If you continue to talk down on your country you don’t mean well.”

He further challenged Christians to reflect their faith through actions, emphasising that societal impact depends on practising professed beliefs rather than verbal declarations alone.

Musa’s comments come weeks after President Bola Tinubu nominated him as Minister of Defence on December 2, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru on health grounds.