Summary of Major general Chris Musa Biography, the New Chief of Defence Staff
Major General Christ Musa is a Christian from Kaduna state who was born in Sokoto. He was born on 25th December, 1967 and was initially named Christopher by his parents. Although he was born in Sokoto state, Musa's parents are from Zangon Kataf Local Government Area in Kaduna state.
Musa joined the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1986 and eventually became a major general. In 2021, he was appointed as the theatre commander of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force operation aimed at combating insurgents in the northeastern part of Nigeria.
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| Full Name: | Christopher Musa |
| Born: | 25th December 1967 (56years as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth: | Sokoto |
| State Of Origin: | Kaduna State |
| LGA Of Origin: | Zangon Kataf |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Height: | NA |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife• Spouse: | N/A |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
Early Life & Education
Major General Chris Musa was born on 25th December, 1967 and was initially named Christopher by his parents.
He received his primary and secondary education in the conservative Muslim state of Sokoto, despite being originally from Zangon Kataf Local Government Area in the Christian South of Kaduna State.
In 1986, he gained admission to the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State, where he underwent rigorous military training for five years, a period when the Nigerian military held political power in the country.
Personal Life
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Career
In September 1991, Major General Chris Musa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as a second lieutenant in the Infantry Corps, known for its physically demanding nature. With his wealth of experience and leadership qualities, Musa assumed command of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps at the Headquarters, Infantry Corps Centre Jaji Military Cantonment, located in Kaduna state.
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His appointment as the Infantry Corps Commander came after a recent redeployment of officers and soldiers by the Nigerian Army to various units, commands, and theatres across the country.
Prior to this role, Musa served as the Theatre Commander of the North-East Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK).
Achievements
- In November 2021, Musa claimed that more than 17,000 Boko Haram insurgents had surrendered to the troops under his command.
- In 2022, Musa praised the success of the de-radicalization program for repentant Boko Haram members, stating that the positive treatment they received motivated them to convince others to surrender as well.
Awards and Honour
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Net Worth
Major General Chris Musa estimated net worth is at US$1.5 million.
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