Politics
Tinubu Names New Service Chiefs, Rejigs Military Leadership
as part of efforts to further strengthen the country’s security architecture
President Bola Tinubu has approved a shake-up in the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces, appointing new service chiefs as part of efforts to further strengthen the country’s security architecture.
In the new appointments announced on Friday, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu takes over as Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the new Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas has also been named the Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
According to a statement signed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, all appointments take immediate effect.
President Tinubu expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff and the other departing service chiefs for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership. He urged the newly appointed military chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by deepening professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
