President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved major changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture.

In a statement released by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media to the President, the new appointments include General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. Also appointed are Major-General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff. The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.

President Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and leadership, noting their contributions to national stability.

He charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to “justify the confidence reposed in them by further strengthening professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”

According to the statement, all appointments take immediate effect.