President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, appointed new Service Chiefs in a decisive move to strengthen the nation’s security architecture and enhance the effectiveness of military operations across all theatres.
According to Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the changes underscored President Tinubu’s commitment to sustaining professionalism, discipline, and efficiency within the Armed Forces while ensuring that the nation’s security challenges are met with renewed vigour and strategic focus.
Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaced General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu is now the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumed duty as the Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas took over as the Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retained his position.
President Tinubu expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the other former Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, steadfast leadership, and contributions to national security.
The President charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and unity of purpose that defined the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
All appointments take immediate effect.
