Just In: Tinubu Names New Service Chiefs, Full List of Those Replaced
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In a major shake-up of Nigeria’s military leadership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved sweeping changes among the Service Chiefs, signaling a renewed push to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
According to a statement from the State House on Friday, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, taking over from General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu becomes the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke has been named Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas will now serve as Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
President Tinubu, who also serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expressed deep appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa, and other former Service Chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership” to the nation.
He charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to live up to the trust placed in them by demonstrating renewed professionalism, vigilance, and unity of purpose in tackling the country’s security challenges.
“All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement concluded.
The announcement marks President Tinubu’s latest effort to recalibrate Nigeria’s security leadership as part of broader reforms aimed at boosting coordination and operational effectiveness across the armed forces.
Below are the new Service Chiefs and who they’re replacing:
- Chief of Defence Staff: Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, taking over from General Christopher Musa.
- Chief of Army Staff: Major-General W. Shaibu, replacing Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede
- Chief of Air Staff: Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke, succeeding AVM H.B. Abubakar.
- Chief of Naval Staff: Rear Admiral I. Abbas, taking over from Rear Admiral E. A. Ogalla.
- Chief of Defence Intelligence: Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, who retains his position.
