Defence Minister Musa Links National Security to Economic Growth

General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Minister of Defence, articulated the importance of national security as fundamental to Nigeria's goal of establishing a trillion-dollar economy. He delivered a keynote address titled “National Security: Pathway to a Trillion-Dollar Economy” at the 56th Annual Accountants’ Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.

Musa highlighted that sustainable economic growth relies on a secure environment, strong governance, and credible institutions. He pointed out that investors are hesitant to invest where lives and assets are not protected.

Musa acknowledged Nigeria's security challenges, including community attacks and kidnappings, but expressed confidence in the Armed Forces' efforts to restore stability. He mentioned the Federal Government's initiatives under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on leveraging national security for economic growth.

Musa announced the formation of a joint Ministry of Defence–ICAN Implementation Committee to enhance collaboration on financial management training for Armed Forces personnel.