By Our Correspondent
President Bola Tinubu has relieved General Christopher Musa of his duties as Chief of Defence Staff, appointing General Olufemi Oluyede as his replacement in a major shake-up of the nation’s military leadership.
The announcement, contained in a statement issued Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the decision was part of Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture.
Under the new appointments, Major-General W. Shaibu becomes the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumes office as Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas takes over as Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the outgoing Defence Chief and other service heads for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership,” while charging the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them and enhance professionalism and vigilance within the Armed Forces.
According to the statement, all appointments take immediate effect.
