President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved major changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the Chief of Air Staff. Similarly, Rear Admiral I. Abbas has been appointed **Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
A statement signed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, said the changes take immediate effect.
President Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership,” and urged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them.
He further charged them to “enhance the professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”
