Amid rumous of coup, President Bola Tinubu has approved changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs as part of the federal government’s determination to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
In a statement, Sunday Dare, special adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, said President Tinubu appointed Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff.
He added that Major General W. Shaibu was appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Marshal S. K. Aneke assumes duties as Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas was named the new Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General E. A. P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
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The President expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership.
He charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by enhancing the professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
All appointments take immediate effect.
