BY GODWIN IJEDIOGOR
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Friday, October 24, approved the appointment of Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), “in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government to strengthen the national security architecture.”
Oluyede, the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), replaces Gen. Christopher Musa, who was relieved of the position.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, on Friday in Abuja, the President also named Maj-Gen. W. Shaibu as the COAS; Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke as Chief of Air Staff (CAS) and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as the new Chief of Naval Staff (CNS).
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Maj-Gen. E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position.
According to the statement, “the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expresses most profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, and dedicated leadership.
“The President charges the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“All appointments take immediate effect.”
