Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs, Tasks Them on Professionalism and Vigilance

President Bola Tinubu has announced a major shake-up in Nigeria’s Military leadership, appointing new Service Chiefs in a strategic move aimed at strengthening the Nation’s security architecture.

According to a statement issued on Friday, October 24, 2025, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President named General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.

Major-General W. Shaibu has been appointed Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke takes over as Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas was named the new Chief of Naval Staff.

The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.

President Tinubu expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs, particularly General Musa, for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership.

He charged the newly appointed Military Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by upholding the core values of professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

“All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement added.