Tinubu appoints new service chiefs, Oluyede becomes Defence Chief
- Retains chief of defence intelligence
In a bid to strengthen the nation’s security architecture, President Bola Tinubu on Friday made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs.
According to a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, the President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff.
Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke takes over as Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes office as Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
The President commended the outgoing Service Chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership,” while urging the new appointees to “justify the confidence reposed in them” and to uphold the professionalism, vigilance, and unity that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
All appointments take immediate effect.