Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced major changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces as part of his administration’s continued drive to strengthen the nation’s security framework.
In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede takes over from General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff.
This is contained in a statement issued by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President, Media & Public Communication.
Major-General W. Shaibu has been named the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the Chief of Air Staff. Similarly, Rear Admiral I. Abbas has been appointed the Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
President Tinubu, who serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expressed deep appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and leadership.
He commended their commitment to national security and the unity of the country.
The President urged the newly appointed military chiefs to justify the trust reposed in them by upholding professionalism, vigilance, and the spirit of comradeship that define the Nigerian Armed Forces.
According to a statement signed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the appointments take immediate effect.
