Tinubu reshuffles military, appoints new Service Chiefs

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in the nation’s military hierarchy, appointing new Service Chiefs in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.

In the new appointments announced on Friday, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu becomes the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke takes over as the Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes office as the Chief of Naval Staff.

The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.

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According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President expressed appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and leadership.

President Tinubu urged the new military chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by enhancing professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.

The statement added that all appointments take immediate effect.

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