President Tinubu Decorates New Service Chiefs At The State House

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decorated the newly appointed service chiefs with their respective ranks during a ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The event, which commenced shortly after 2 p.m., was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, senior government officials, and the spouses of the officers, who joined in performing the decoration. The service chiefs, each dressed in their official uniforms, included General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff; Lieutenant-General Wahidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff; Air Marshal Kennedy Aneke, Chief of Air Staff; and Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Chief of Naval Staff.

Their decoration followed Senate confirmation on Wednesday after a screening session where the nominees outlined strategies to enhance national security, boost inter-agency coordination, and strengthen the armed forces.

General Oluyede pledged to prioritize troop welfare, with particular attention to housing, healthcare, and education for soldiers’ families.

Lieutenant-General Shaibu vowed to tackle the nation’s growing security challenges head-on, describing the current situation of fear, displacement, and economic strain on citizens as unacceptable. He assured Nigerians that restoring peace and safety would receive his “urgent attention.”

Air Marshal Aneke promised to reposition the Nigerian Air Force into a disciplined, combat-ready, and intelligence-driven force, while Vice Admiral Abbas committed to revamping maritime security through the deployment of modern surveillance systems and enhanced anti-piracy operations.

The newly decorated service chiefs reaffirmed their loyalty to President Tinubu’s defence reform agenda and expressed their determination to deliver tangible results in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and oil theft.

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