Abuja: In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s national security framework, President Bola Tinubu has announced sweeping changes to the leadership of the country’s Armed Forces.
According to a statement issued by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the President has appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.
Other key appointments 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 Chief of Naval Staff. Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expressed deep appreciation to the outgoing service chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership.”
He urged the newly appointed military leaders to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and unity, emphasising the Armed Forces’ critical role in safeguarding national integrity and public safety.
“All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement concluded.