Timothy Omobude 
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, citing health reasons, according to a letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on December 1.
The announcement was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
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The President has accepted the resignation and expressed gratitude to the former minister for his service to the nation. The Presidency is expected to notify the Senate of a replacement before the end of the week.
Badaru, 63, a two-term governor of Jigawa State (2015–2023), was appointed Defence Minister on August 21, 2023. His departure comes at a critical moment, coinciding with President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a national security emergency.
