President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs as part of efforts to further strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
In the new appointments announced on Thursday, General Olufemi Oluyede takes over as the Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. The President also approved the appointment of Major-General W. Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the Chief of Air Staff. Similarly, Rear Admiral I. Abbas has been named the new Chief of Naval Staff.
Meanwhile, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu, in a statement from the Presidency, expressed appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership,” acknowledging their contributions to the nation’s peace and stability during their tenure.
The President charged the newly appointed military chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them, urging them to “enhance professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”
This Development is coming a few weeks after 20 Soldiers including a Brigadier-General were arrested for plotting a Coup against President Tinubu.