President Bola Tinubu has carried out a fresh shake-up in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces to reinforce the nation’s security system amid growing concerns about loyalty within the military.
The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, taking over from General Christopher Musa, who was relieved of his duties, JomogNews reports.
In the new structure, Major-General W. Shaibu has been named Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes the position of Chief of Naval Staff.
Meanwhile, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his role as Chief of Defence Intelligence, maintaining continuity within the nation’s intelligence operations.
President Tinubu, who made the announcement on Friday in Abuja, directed the new service chiefs to immediately resume duties and ensure a more coordinated approach to national security management.
The changes come at a time when the government is under pressure to address emerging coup threats and maintain stability across the country.
All new appointments take immediate effect.
