President Bola Tinubu has approved an immediate overhaul of the national security architecture, announcing new service chiefs on October 24, 2025.
The appointments were confirmed in a statement by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Public Communication.
The reshuffle sees General Olufemi Oluyede replacing General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), leading the changes at the top of the military hierarchy.
The President appointed the following officers to lead the respective branches of the Armed Forces:
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): General Olufemi Oluyede
Chief of Army Staff (COAS): Major-General W. Shaibu
Chief of Air Staff (CAS): Air Vice Marshall S.K. Aneke
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS): Rear Admiral I. Abbas
Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as the Chief of Defence Intelligence. All appointments are effective immediately.
President Tinubu expressed his “most profound appreciation” to the outgoing CDS, General Christopher Musa, and the other former service chiefs for their patriotic and dedicated service to the nation.
He then charged the newly appointed leaders to justify the confidence reposed in them. The President’s directive is to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria as the nation continues to battle various internal security challenges.
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