Just In: Defence Minister, Badaru Abubakar Resigns
Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect.
Abubakar in a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, said he was quitting on health grounds.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the resignation was accepted by President Tinubu.
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He noted that the President Tinubu accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation.
Badaru Abubakar, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed as a minister on August 21, 2023, by President Tinubu.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
