President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled extensive reforms in the leadership of Nigeria’s armed forces, appointing new service chiefs in a bid to fortify the nation’s security framework.
The announcement was made on Friday through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, titled “Tinubu Changes Service Chiefs.”
According to the statement, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa.
Major-General W. Shaibu becomes the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumes office as Chief of Air Staff.
Rear Admiral I. Abbas has been named Chief of Naval Staff. However, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
President Tinubu extended heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa, and other former service chiefs for their meritorious service and unyielding leadership throughout their tenure.
He encouraged the newly appointed officers to validate the trust placed in them by upholding the values of professionalism, vigilance, and unity that underpin the Nigerian Armed Forces.
All the appointments take immediate effect.
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