In a move aimed at further strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved changes in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa.
Other appointments approved by the President include:
Major-General W. Shaibu – Chief of Army Staff
Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke – Chief of Air Staff
Rear Admiral I. Abbas – Chief of Naval Staff
Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.
President Tinubu expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other departing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership.
He charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them by further enhancing the professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
In a press release signed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communication on Friday, October,24,2025, and made available to Ikoro Okigwe, all appointments are to take immediate effect.
