Nigeria's Defence Leadership Transformed: President Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs in Major Military Shake-up

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has enacted a sweeping transformation of Nigeria's military high command, replacing all four Service Chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

This major defence overhaul is a centerpiece of the new administration's commitment to bolstering national security and streamlining counter-insurgency operations. 

The move involves the removal of the entire former military leadership, effective immediately, and the prompt announcement of their successors.

The newly constituted military command is comprised of decorated officers whose appointments are anticipated to align defence strategy with President Tinubu's key policy objectives. 

This strategic pivot underscores the administration's dedication to optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational effectiveness across all military branches. 

The official announcement detailed the names of the new Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff, confirming a complete change at the apex of Nigeria's Armed Forces. 

This is a critical development for anyone tracking Nigeria's security policy under the new presidency.