President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping reorganization of Nigeria’s military hierarchy, appointing new heads for the Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as the Chief of Defence Staff.
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The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication.
According to the statement, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu is now the Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke and Rear Admiral I. Abbas have been named Chief of Air Staff and Chief of Naval Staff, respectively.
Meanwhile, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye will retain his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu commended the outgoing service chiefs for their selfless and patriotic service to the nation, expressing appreciation for their contributions to national security. He urged the new appointees to demonstrate professionalism, vigilance, and unity in discharging their duties.
The statement noted that the appointments take immediate effect as part of the President’s renewed effort to strengthen Nigeria’s defence and security architecture.
