President Bola Tinubu has announced a major reshuffle in the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
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In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu becomes the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke is appointed Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas takes over as the Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
In a statement from the State House, President Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to the outgoing service chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership” and urged the new appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them by enhancing professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.
All appointments take immediate effect.
