By Nkechi Eze
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), has reaffirmed his commitment to a cordial working relationship with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, following his reinstatement by the Federal Government after being cleared of allegations linking him to an alleged fake agency scam.
Musa gave the assurance while receiving Pheelangwah back to the ministry following his reinstatement, which was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after he was cleared of any involvement in the alleged scam.
According to an official statement signed by the Ministry’s Chief Information and Public Relations Officer, Queeneth Iheoma-Hart, the minister expressed confidence in the existing relationship between the ministry’s leadership and stressed the need to sustain their synergy for effective administration and improved service delivery.
He emphasised the importance of leadership collaboration in driving the ministry’s mandate and advancing the country’s defence and security priorities.
In his response, Pheelangwah expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu and the Federal Government for the opportunity to resume duty, pledging to bring renewed dedication, professionalism and commitment to the discharge of his responsibilities.
The Permanent Secretary also assured the minister of his readiness to work closely with the ministry’s leadership to achieve its objectives and contribute to the advancement of Nigeria’s defence and security interests.
His reinstatement followed his clearance of the allegations, with the development underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to due process and fairness in the public service.
