President Bola Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in the Nigerian military hierarchy to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff, while Major-General W. Shaibu becomes the Chief of Army Staff.
Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke has been named the Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas takes over as the Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
In a statement issued by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication, Tinubu expressed gratitude to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their patriotism and leadership.
He charged the new appointees to uphold professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
All appointments take immediate effect.