Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the newly appointed service chiefs to deepen professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces as they serve the nation with honour and dedication.
The President gave the charge in a post on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, while announcing changes in the hierarchy of the nation’s security leadership.
He said the new appointments were part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture and enhance operational effectiveness.
“I have approved changes in the hierarchy of our Armed Forces to further strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture. I charge the new Service Chiefs to deepen professionalism, vigilance, and unity within our Armed Forces as they serve our nation with honour”, the President said.
Under the new arrangement, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, becomes the Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General Waheed Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff; Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke is appointed Chief of Air Staff; and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is named the Chief of Naval Staff.
Major-General Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiendeye retains his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu also expressed appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other former Service Chiefs for their “selfless service and dedicated leadership,” assuring Nigerians that the new appointments reflect his administration’s resolve to ensure a secure and stable Nigeria.