President Bola Tinubu has carried out a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military hierarchy, appointing new Service Chiefs in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s national security architecture.
According to a statement issued on Friday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.
Other key appointments include 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 Chief of Naval Staff. Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu expressed his appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and leadership, while charging the newly appointed officers to uphold professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.
The statement added that all appointments take immediate effect.
