President Bola Tinubu has approved major changes in Nigeria’s military leadership, appointing new Service Chiefs to strengthen the country’s security architecture.
In a statement on Friiday, Sunday Dare, presidential spokesperson, said General Olufemi Oluyede is now the Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.
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 new Chief of Naval Staff.
Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu thanked the outgoing Service Chiefs for their dedicated service and urged the new appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them.
All appointments take immediate effect.
