Defence Minister Musa Calls for Academic-Security Collaboration

General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), the Minister of Defence, called for enhanced collaboration between academic institutions and security agencies to combat Nigeria's evolving security challenges. He made this statement on Friday while commissioning the CG Musa Security Management Hub at the TETFund Centre of Excellence, University of Ibadan.

During his lecture on global fragility and security management, he emphasized that achieving lasting national security requires more than military force, advocating for a proactive approach to threat anticipation. General Musa noted that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government is committed to strengthening national security through reforms and strategic partnerships.

He envisioned the new hub as a center for research and innovation, urging the university to develop collaborative programs involving various stakeholders. He acknowledged key contributors to the hub's establishment and congratulated Professor K.O.

Adebowale, the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, on his successful tenure.