Tinubu Reshuffles Military Leadership, Appoints New Service Chiefs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved fresh appointments in the Nigerian Armed Forces, marking a major overhaul of the country’s military leadership aimed at boosting national security and operational effectiveness.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare, the President named former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, as the new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa.
The newly appointed Service Chiefs are:
- Chief of Defence Staff: Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede
- Chief of Army Staff: Major-General W. Shaibu
- Chief of Air Staff: Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke
- Chief of Naval Staff: Rear Admiral I. Abbas
- Chief of Defence Intelligence: Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye (retains position)
According to the presidency, the shake-up is part of the administration’s commitment to reposition the armed forces for improved synergy, enhanced professionalism, and stronger response to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
