…Retains Defence Intel Chief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping reorganisation of the Nigerian Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in what the Presidency described as a strategic move to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu has been appointed the Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumes office as the Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas is now the new Chief of Naval Staff.
Meanwhile, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye will continue in his position as the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), retaining his role amid the leadership changes.
The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced on Friday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare. The statement said the decision was made “in furtherance of the federal government’s efforts to strengthen the national security architecture”.
President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs—especially General Musa—for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership” during their tenure.
He urged the newly appointed military chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating renewed professionalism, vigilance, and unity in safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and stability.
“All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement concluded.
