AfriPulse
October 28, 2025 October 28, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Service Chiefs, a move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s security framework. The appointments are part of the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on peace, security, and national progress.
The appointees include Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff. Major General Emmanuel Undiendeye has been retained as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
The Pan African United Development Network (PAUDEN) has commended President Tinubu’s appointments, citing them as a strategic step to enhance national defense capabilities and foster professionalism within the Armed Forces. PAUDEN believes the new leadership will drive forward Nigeria’s security objectives, promoting stability and progress.
The appointments have been welcomed by various stakeholders, with many expressing optimism about the potential for improved security outcomes. The new Service Chiefs are expected to work closely with the president and other government officials to address Nigeria’s security challenges.
In a statement, PAUDEN urged Nigerians to rally behind the new military leadership and support the government’s efforts to build a safer, more cohesive, and thriving nation. The organization reaffirmed President Tinubu’s dedication to fortifying democratic institutions and promoting national advancement.
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