President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday approved significant changes in the leadership of the Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in a move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s national security architecture.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare, the President announced the appointment of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.
President Tinubu, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expressed his appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa, and other retired Service Chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership” during their tenure.
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He urged the newly appointed military heads to justify the trust placed in them by demonstrating “enhanced professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship” in the discharge of their duties.
Here are the new Service Chiefs
1. Chief of Defence Staff: Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede
2. Chief of Army Staff: Major-General W. Shaibu
3. Chief of Air Staff: Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke
4. Chief of Naval Staff: Rear Admiral I. Abbas
5. Chief of Defence Intelligence: Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye (retains position)
