President Bola Tinubu has announced a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership, appointing new Service Chiefs in a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture.
According to a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.
Other newly appointed Service Chiefs include Major-General W. Shaibu as 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. The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
President Tinubu expressed his deep appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs, particularly General Musa, for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership to the country.
He also charged the new military leaders to justify the confidence reposed in them by enhancing professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.
“All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement added.