Rear Admiral Abbas, General Oluyede, Air Vice Marshal Aneke – List of new service chiefs appointed by Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military hierarchy as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.

 The changes came weeks after 16 senior soldiers were arrested for allegedly planning a coup to overthrow the federal government.

In a statement issued on Friday, October 24, by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President appointed new heads for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, while retaining one senior intelligence officer. 

According to a statement, the President named former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.

1. Chief of Defence Staff: Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede

2. Chief of Army Staff: Major-General W. Shaibu

3. Chief of Air Staff: Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke

4. Chief of Naval Staff: Rear Admiral I. Abbas

5. Chief of Defence Intelligence: Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye (retains position)

President Tinubu extended his “most profound appreciation” to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the other former Service Chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership.” 

Charging the newly appointed officers, President Tinubu urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them and to uphold the values of professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.

“The newly appointed Service Chiefs must justify the confidence reposed in them to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” the President stated. 

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