The people of Southern Kaduna have conferred the title of Grand Commander of Southern Kaduna, GCSK, on the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, in recognition of his service to the nation and commitment to peace, security, and national unity.
The conferment took place during a ceremony attended by traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders, youth and religious groups, and residents from across Southern Kaduna and environs.
Receiving the honour, General Musa thanked the people of Southern Kaduna for the recognition and described the region as prosperous and promising. He dedicated the award to all patriotic and peace-loving Nigerians, noting that Southern Kaduna has produced distinguished men and women excelling in various fields.
The Minister urged youths of the region to remain law-abiding and avoid activities that could lead to conflict or criminality. He stressed that security is a collective responsibility and called on stakeholders to work together to eradicate insecurity. He also commended community leaders for their role in intelligence gathering and urged continued provision of timely and accurate information on criminal activities.
General Musa encouraged the people to uphold the values for which Southern Kaduna is known: hard work, respect for the law, sacrifice, service, and humility. He emphasized that peace and cohesion are essential for national development and urged continued support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, citing increased Federal Government presence and developmental interventions in the region over the past three years.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Southern Kaduna Leaders Council, Elder Akau Moses, described General Musa as a worthy ambassador of the region whose military career has brought pride to Southern Kaduna and Nigeria. He said the Minister’s dedication, professionalism, courage, and patriotism have earned national and international recognition, and that the award acknowledges his contributions to national security and his example to young Nigerians.
