By Sahel Reporters, Yola
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved significant changes in the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s national security architecture.
Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu has been named the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke takes over as Chief of Air Staff. Similarly, Rear Admiral I. Abbas has been appointed as the new Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
In a statement signed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, President Tinubu expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa, and other former Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership.
The President charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by enhancing professionalism, vigilance, and the spirit of comradeship within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
According to the statement, all appointments take immediate effect.
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