PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW SERVICE CHIEFS
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
President Bola Tinubu has approved major changes in Nigeria’s military leadership to strengthen national security.
General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff.
Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke is now Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas takes over as Chief of Naval Staff.
Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye remains Chief of Defence Intelligence.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President expressed gratitude to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their service and urged the new appointees to uphold professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.
All appointments take immediate effect.