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Tinubu meets newly appointed service chiefs

The meeting is believed to be connected with plans to further reinforce the nation’s security framework.

• October 27, 2025
Tinubu and new service chiefs
Tinubu and new service chiefs [credit: NTA]

President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the newly appointed service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.

The closed-door session followed their recent appointment, which the presidency described as a strategic move to enhance professionalism, efficiency, and morale within the Armed Forces.

In attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Waheedi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Marshal Kennedy Aneke; and Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas.

Although details of the meeting were not disclosed, it is believed to be connected with plans to further reinforce the nation’s security framework.

(NAN)

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