President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping reshuffle in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, a move aimed at bolstering the nation’s security framework.
Under the new arrangement, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu takes over as the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas has been named the Chief of Naval Staff.
Meanwhile, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as the Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu, in announcing the appointments, praised the outgoing service chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership.” He urged the new appointees to justify the trust placed in them by demonstrating professionalism, vigilance, and unity qualities he described as essential to the continued success of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.
All appointments take immediate effect.
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