JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has announced major changes in the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs as part of renewed efforts to strengthen the country’s national security architecture.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President named General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.
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The statement also announced Major-General W. Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as the new Chief of Naval Staff.
Meanwhile, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retained his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
Tinubu, who serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expressed appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership” during their tenure.
He charged the newly appointed officers to “justify the confidence reposed in them” by upholding the professionalism, vigilance, and camaraderie that define the Nigerian military.
“All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement added.
By PRNigeria
