He returns three months after the President ordered his arrest over alleged involvement in pretend company creation.
President Bola Tinubu had in August 2026 ordered the instant arrest of 1 George Buchi Nwabueze, and suspended three everlasting secretaries following the invention of one other pretend company working throughout the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
The suspended everlasting secretaries have been M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare, and Richard P. Pheelangwah.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) formally welcomed Mr Richard Pheelangwah, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
again to the Ministry following the lifting of his suspension and his subsequent reinstatement by the Federal Government.
In his remarks, Mr Pheelangwah expressed appreciation for the chance to renew responsibility and reaffirmed his dedication to discharging his tasks with renewed dedication, professionalism and unwavering dedication to nationwide service.
The Minister by his Special Assistant on Media Leah Katung-Babatunde expressed confidence within the cordial working relationship between them and emphasised the significance of constructing on the present synergy to advance the Ministry’s mandate.
The event reaffirmed the dedication of the Ministry’s management to institutional continuity, efficient service supply and the pursuit of Nigeria’s defence and safety goals.
