In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede takes over from General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff, while Major-General W. Shaibu has been appointed Chief of Army Staff.
Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes duty as the Chief of Naval Staff. Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as the Chief of Defence Intelligence.
President Tinubu, who serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expressed appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff and other departing Service Chiefs for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership.
He charged the new appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them by upholding professionalism, discipline, and unity within the Armed Forces.
All appointments, according to the Presidency, take immediate effect.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, and released from Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on October 24, 2025.