President Tinubu Changes Service Chiefs to Strengthen National Security

President Bola Tinubu has made significant changes in the hierarchy of the Federal Government of Nigeria's Armed Forces. According to a statement released on October 24, 2025, these changes are part of an effort to strengthen the national security architecture.

The President has appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. The new appointments also include Major-General W. Shaibu as the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke as the new Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as the new Chief of Naval Staff. However, Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position as the Chief of Defence Intelligence.

As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the President expressed his "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 during their tenure.

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In charging the newly appointed Service Chiefs, President Tinubu emphasized the need for them to justify the confidence reposed in them. He urged them to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that are the hallmarks of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

The statement confirmed that all appointments take immediate effect.