The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has conveyed his earnest congratulations to the new security service chiefs recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Governor Soludo, in his goodwill message, commended the appointments of General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu as the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as the Chief of Naval Staff. He said the appointments represent a pivotal step towards strengthening the security architecture of our great nation.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, in a statement, said the governor expressed confidence in the leadership, expertise, and experience the seasoned military professionals bring to their new roles at this critical time, when our nation faces evolving security challenges.
According to Aburime, Governor Soludo asserted that the service chiefs must engage with all stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to tackling insecurity in Nigeria and secure the lives and properties of all Nigerians.
Also, the governor reaffirmed the Anambra State Government’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government and the newly appointed security chiefs in their efforts to combat insecurity in the Southeast and foster a peaceful, safe environment for all citizens.
“Governor Soludo once again congratulates General Olufemi Oluyede, Major-General W. Shaibu, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas on their well-deserved appointments and wish them great success in their new roles for a safer Nigeria,” Aburime said.
Tinubu holds first meeting with new service chiefs
The Guardian reported that President Bola Tinubu met with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.
The closed-door meeting, which held three days after their appointments were announced, marked the President’s first formal engagement with the new military leadership.
According to the Presidency, the new appointments reflect a strategic realignment aimed at deepening professionalism, boosting troop morale, and strengthening inter-agency coordination in national security operations.
In attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Waheedi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke; and Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General Emmanuel Undiendeye, who retained his position.
Although details of the President’s charge to the new Service Chiefs were not immediately disclosed, Villa sources said discussions focused on security priorities, counterterrorism operations, and the administration’s commitment to sustaining peace and stability across the country.
