Defence Minister Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar Resigns on Health Grounds
✍️ By Tobi • December 2, 2025 • 10:44
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect.
In a letter dated December 1, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Badaru cited health reasons for stepping down from his position.
President Tinubu has accepted his resignation and expressed gratitude for his service to the nation. The President is expected to formally notify the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week.
Badaru Abubakar, aged 63, previously served as the two-term Governor of Jigawa State (2015–2023) before his appointment as Minister on August 21, 2023.
His resignation comes at a crucial time, following President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a national security emergency, with further details expected to be unveiled soon.
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