In a decisive move aimed at fortifying Nigeria’s defence framework, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant changes in the hierarchy of the nation’s Service Chiefs.
According to a statement released on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the reshuffle underscores the administration’s renewed commitment to strengthening national security and operational efficiency within the Armed Forces.
The statement, titled “Tinubu Changes Service Chiefs,” revealed that General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff, taking over from General Christopher Musa.
Other appointments include:
Major-General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff,
Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air
Staff, andRear Admiral I. Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff.
Meanwhile, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye will retain his role as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu, in the statement, extended heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership,” commending their contributions to the nation’s stability and unity.
He further charged the newly appointed military heads to “justify the confidence reposed in them” by upholding the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Nigerian Armed Forces.
All appointments, the statement confirmed, take immediate effect.
More details are expected to follow as the new appointees formally assume their duties.
