President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s national security framework.
Under the new structure, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. The President also named Major-General W. Shaibu as the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as the Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as the Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, will continue in his current role.
President Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to General Musa and the outgoing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and leadership, commending their contributions to national security.
He urged the newly appointed officers to uphold professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces and to justify the confidence reposed in them.
All appointments take immediate effect.
