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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has received the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, following his reinstatement by the Federal Government after being cleared of allegations linking him to a fake agency scam.

Pheelangwah’s return to duty followed the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in a development highlighting the Federal Government’s commitment to due process, fairness and the protection of public officers from unjust treatment.

The Defence Minister formally welcomed the Permanent Secretary back to the Ministry on Tuesday, expressing confidence in their working relationship and the need to sustain effective collaboration in advancing the Ministry’s responsibilities.

General Musa stressed the importance of strengthening the existing synergy among the Ministry’s leadership to ensure efficient administration, improved service delivery and the effective implementation of its institutional mandate.

In his response, Pheelangwah expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu and the Federal Government for approving his reinstatement and providing him with the opportunity to resume his official responsibilities.

He pledged to bring renewed dedication, professionalism and commitment to the discharge of his duties, assuring that he would work towards achieving the Ministry’s mandate and advancing Nigeria’s defence and national security objectives.

“I pledge to discharge my responsibilities with renewed dedication, professionalism, and commitment to national service and to work towards achieving the Ministry’s mandate and advancing Nigeria’s defence and security objectives,” he said.

The development underscores the importance of institutional continuity, leadership cooperation and adherence to due process in strengthening the Ministry of Defence’s capacity to deliver on its critical national security responsibilities.