Tinubu Appoints New Chief of Defence Staff, Reshuffles Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership, appointing new Service Chiefs as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s national security architecture.
In the latest appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff.
Major-General W. Shaibu has been named the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership.
The President also charged the newly appointed military leaders to justify the confidence reposed in them by upholding professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.
According to the statement, all appointments take immediate effect.
