President Bola Tinubu has appointed new service chiefs in a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s military leadership, the Presidency announced on Friday. The move marks one of the administration’s most significant security decisions, aimed at improving coordination and response to the country’s complex security challenges, as highlighted by Reuters.
According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, the appointments include new chiefs for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as a National Security Adviser. The changes come amid ongoing efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry, and oil theft across the nation.
“The President expects the new service chiefs to bring renewed energy, discipline, and strategic innovation to Nigeria’s security operations,” Ngelale said, as reported by Channels Television.
Security analysts view the reshuffle as part of Tinubu’s broader strategy to modernize the armed forces and reinforce public confidence in national defense institutions. The new appointments are expected to undergo confirmation by the National Assembly in the coming days.
