Education is Nigeria’s strongest weapon against extremism – Defence Minister Musa

Education key to countering terrorism — Defence minister

Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa highlights education as a critical strategy for defeating terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/education-key-to-countering-terrorism-defence-minister/

Education is a weapon of mass instruction — Defence Minister

By Luminous Jannamike MINISTER of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), says Nigeria cannot defeat banditry, terrorism and violent extremism through military force alone, arguing that education remains one of the country’s most powerful weapons against insecurity. At a time when security agencies are battling banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes, speakers at an event in Kaduna argued that tackling the roots of insecurity requires mor…

Education is Nigeria’s strongest weapon against extremism – Defence Minister Musa

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), has observed that Nigeria is fighting an asymmetric war in which its enemies employ radicalisation and false narratives, adding that the best counter-weapon is the truth taught in a safe classroom. Speaking on Sunday in Kaduna while commissioning the Kaduna Christian Academy built by the Department of State Services (DSS), he said, “We are fighting an asymmetric war. The enemies of Ni…

Education Key To Countering Terrorism, Extremism- Defence Minister

Education key to countering terrorism, extremism- Defence minister Defence minister says education key to countering terrorism, extremism News Agency of Nigeria

Defence Minister Commissions DSS-Inspired School, Says Education Key To Countering Terrorism, Extremism

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to defeating terrorism and violent extremism by expanding access to quality education in underserved communities. General Musa, who spoke on Sunday, June 7, 2026 during the commissioning of a school -Kaduna Christian Academy in Ungwan Sunday, Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) constructed by Department of State Services (DS…

Defence Chief Says Schools Are Critical To National Security

The Minister of Defence, General. Christopher Musa (rtd), has described quality education, active citizenship, and stronger collaboration between communities and security agencies as critical to defeating banditry, terrorism, and other security threats confronting Nigeria. The Minister spoke during the commissioning of Kaduna Christian Academy, a faith-based institution donated to the Christian community in Kaduna by the Director-General of the …