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Why I Sacked Chief of Defence Staff, Others – Tinubu
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New military heads appointed to reposition Armed Forces.
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Outgoing chiefs praised for dedication and service.
President Bola Tinubu has explained why he dismissed the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, along with other service chiefs, saying the decision was made to strengthen Nigeria’s national security framework and enhance the efficiency of the Armed Forces.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking through a statement shared on his official X account on Friday, Tinubu said the shakeup was a strategic move to “reposition the military for greater performance” amid growing security challenges across the country.
“I have approved changes in the hierarchy of our Armed Forces to further strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture.
“General Olufemi Oluyede is appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke is Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff, while Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his role as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
“I thank General Christopher Musa and the outgoing Service Chiefs for their selfless service and dedicated leadership, and I charge the new Service Chiefs to deepen professionalism, vigilance, and unity within our Armed Forces as they serve our nation with honour,” Tinubu wrote.
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