President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved major changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s national security architecture.
According to a statement issued on Friday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the reshuffle saw General Olufemi Oluyede appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff replacing General Christopher Musa.
Others appointed 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 the new Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
President Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa, and other service chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership” during their tenure.
The President charged the newly appointed military chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by enhancing professionalism, vigilance, and the spirit of comradeship within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.“
All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement added.
