Nigeria’s former Defence Chief, and new Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), has stunned many with his disclosure that one medium-range missile fired from a drone costs about $100,000 (roughly N150 million) whether it hits anything or not.
He mentioned this while facing the Senate for his ministerial screening, warning lawmakers that modern warfare is extremely expensive and demands serious planning.
According to him, the military can no longer rely on old methods. Today’s battles depend heavily on high-tech equipment, and each action comes with a huge financial burden. He said this is why Nigeria must invest smarter if it wants to keep up with the security challenges spreading across the country.
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Musa appeared before the Senate after President Bola Tinubu nominated him to take over as Defence Minister, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru. Senate President Godswill Akpabio even halted normal rules to admit him, insisting that the nation’s security crisis requires more than a simple “bow and go.”
The screening stretched for hours, and at one point Akpabio scolded Senator Sani Musa for suggesting a shortcut. After the long session, the lawmakers finally confirmed him as the new minister.
His appointment comes at a time insecurity is worsening and the government is hoping that Musa’s years of service (from his commissioning in 1991 to leading Operation Hadin Kai and later serving as Chief of Defence Staff) can help rebuild Nigeria’s defence structure.
Badaru, his predecessor, resigned earlier in the week over health concerns.
