President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture.
A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, on Friday in Abuja, named Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing Christopher Musa.
According to the statement, W. Shaibu is the new Chief of Army Staff while SK Aneke takes over as Chief of Air Chief, while I. Abbas is the new Naval Chief but E.A.P Undiendeye remains unchanged as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
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, the president commended the outgoing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership.
All appointments are with immediate effect.
