By Patrick Idowu
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned from office with immediate effect, citing health reasons.
Badaru communicated his resignation in a December 1 letter to President Bola Tinubu.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed on Monday that Tinubu accepted the resignation and thanked him for his service, adding that the president will forward a nominee to the Senate this week.
Badaru, 63, served as Jigawa State governor from 2015 to 2023 before his appointment as minister on August 21, 2023.
His exit comes as President Tinubu declares a national security emergency, with further details expected soon.
The development also follows a meeting earlier on Monday between the president and former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.).
