President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved new appointments in the nation’s security hierarchy, naming Major-General W. Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff.
The announcement, contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare on Friday, also revealed that General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa.
Other appointments include Air Vice Marshall S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff, while Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his role as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
The president expressed appreciation to the outgoing service chiefs for their patriotic service and leadership, urging the newly appointed officers to sustain professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.
According to the statement, all appointments take immediate effect.
The statement reads, “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.
“The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff.
“Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position.
“The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expresses most profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, and dedicated leadership.
“The President charges the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“All appointments take immediate effect.”
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