Defence Minister Bags JKD Man of the Year Award

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The Minister of Defence, General C.G. Musa (retd), has been named the 2025 Man of the Year by JKD TV, a recognition platform celebrating exceptional leadership in public service.

The award honours the former Chief of Defence Staff for what the JKD TV described as “exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication and distinguished service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

General Musa who assumed office as Defence Minister under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has been at the forefront of Nigeria’s security architecture during a period marked by complex challenges across multiple theatres of operation.

The JKD Man of the Year Award is an annual recognition given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to national development and public service.

General Musa’s military career spans several decades, during which he held various command and staff positions both within and outside Nigeria. He rose through the ranks with postings that included field operations, training institutions, and strategic defence planning roles.

The award plaque, which bears the JKD TV emblem and a gold-framed portrait of the minister, was presented in recognition of his contributions to national security and defence policy formulation.