‘My mother sold akamu, akara to support our family’ — Defence Minister

Christopher Musa (rtd) Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa has revealed that his mother sold akamu and akara to support the family, saying he is proud of her hard work and urging Nigerians not to look down on petty traders.” Musa said his mother’s determination and willingness to support the family through small-scale trading played a significant role in his journey to becoming Nigeria’s Minister of Defence.“A few weeks ago, the first lady, the mother of the nation, contributed some amount for akara sellers and others, and I was surprised when I heard the responses from citizens, standing here today as the minister of defence, my mother sold akamu, it is with that akamu that supported my mother to where I am today.