By Sunday Apah
President Bola Tinubu has reshuffled the leadership of the Service Chiefs as part of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to bolster the nation’s security framework.
The announcement of these changes was made by Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication.
General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu has been named the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke takes on the role of Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas is appointed as the new Chief of Naval Staff. Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye will continue in his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
Dare conveyed the President’s deepest gratitude to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the other Service Chiefs for their dedicated service and leadership.
President Tinubu urged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to uphold the trust placed in them by enhancing the professionalism, vigilance, and camaraderie that characterize the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“All appointments will take immediate effect,” the statement concluded.
