President Tinubu Meets Newly Appointed Service Chiefs at Aso Villa [DETAILS]

President Tinubu meets newly appointed service chiefs at Aso Villa, charging them to strengthen national security and unity.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday held a crucial meeting with Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s security leadership.

The meeting brought together the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke; and Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye.

During the closed-door session, President Tinubu reportedly emphasized his administration’s commitment to national security, urging the new military heads to work collaboratively to combat insurgency, banditry, and other threats undermining peace across the country.

The president’s engagement with the service chiefs comes shortly after their nomination and confirmation, signaling the start of a new era in Nigeria’s defense leadership. The new commanders are expected to align with Tinubu’s renewed security strategy focused on intelligence-driven operations, joint task efficiency, and improved inter-agency cooperation.

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The meeting at Aso Rock underscores the administration’s proactive approach to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security challenges and ensuring stability nationwide.