Meet Nigeria’s New Military Chiefs
By Kasarahchi Aniagolu
Date: October 24, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has announced a major shakeup in Nigeria’s security leadership, appointing new service chiefs to strengthen the nation’s defence structure and enhance coordination across the armed forces.
The newly appointed service chiefs are:
- General Olufemi Oluyede – Chief of Defence Staff
- Major General Waidi Shuaibu – Chief of Army Staff
- Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke – Chief of Air Staff
- Rear Admiral Idi Abbas – Chief of Naval Staff
According to presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, the appointments are part of Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to modernize Nigeria’s military and improve security operations nationwide.
General Olufemi Oluyede, the new Chief of Defence Staff, will oversee all branches of the Nigerian Armed Forces, ensuring joint operations, strategy alignment, and national defence coordination.
Major General Waidi Shuaibu, now Chief of Army Staff, is recognized for his leadership in counter-insurgency operations in the North-East and his reputation for professionalism and troop welfare.
Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the new Chief of Air Staff, is expected to drive modernization in air operations, intelligence, and tactical response systems.
Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, appointed Chief of Naval Staff, will focus on enhancing maritime security, tackling oil theft, and strengthening Nigeria’s naval presence in the Gulf of Guinea.
The new appointments mark a fresh phase in Nigeria’s security command and reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to revitalizing the country’s military leadership for more effective national defence.
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