The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Normal Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of the Air Workers, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu and the Chief of the Naval Workers Vice Admiral Idi Abbas on Thursday formally assumed command of the assorted providers.
Normal Oluyede pledged to reinforce intelligence pushed operations guided by the ideas of professionalism, jointness, self-discipline, innovation, and accountability to fight rising threats.
He mentioned the management of the Nigerian army can be guided by the ideas of professionalism, jointness, self-discipline, innovation, and accountability, whereas strengthening synergy among the many providers and defence businesses.
Normal Oluyede acknowledged this after taking on the mantle of management from his predecessor, Normal Christopher Musa, on the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, on Thursday.
Oluyede famous that the complicated and evolving nature of threats confronting our nation, together with terrorism, insurgency, banditry, in addition to rising cyber, aerial, and maritime safety threats, calls for that they continue to be vigilant, revolutionary, and united, therefore below his management he would guided by the ideas of professionalism, jointness, self-discipline, innovation, and accountability.
He additionally pledged to reinforce intelligence-driven operations and deepen collaboration with different safety and legislation enforcement businesses, emphasizing that their goal of restoring and sustaining peace, stability, and nationwide cohesion in each a part of the nation remained incontestable.
“Equally essential is the welfare of our officers and males, which stays central to operational effectiveness,” the CDS mentioned.
“Beneath my management, the Defence Secretaries will proceed to advocate for improved welfare, housing, medical assist, and coaching alternatives for personnel and their households.
We will additionally put money into the ethical and psychological well-being of our troops, making certain that the sacrifices are recognised and rewarded.
“We’ll prioritise capacity-building, analysis, and technological innovation to reinforce operational effectivity and strategic foresight. In doing so, we will leverage the sources and mind obtainable throughout our defence establishments, in addition to partnerships with native and worldwide stakeholders.”
Whereas praising the gallant troopers of the Nigerian army, describing them because the delight and spine of our armed forces, the CDS urged them to proceed to uphold the very best requirements of self-discipline, loyalty, and professionalism.
“Keep in mind that each motion you’re taking displays not simply in your service, however on the armed forces and the complete nation.
“To the retired senior officers and veterans current, your enduring assist and knowledge stay invaluable to the continued progress of our army,” he mentioned.
Earlier in his remarks, the outgone Chief of Defence Staff, Normal Christopher Musa, mentioned his tenure was difficult but in addition “extremely” rewarding, dealing with a fancy and dynamic safety panorama, that have been confronted with unwavering resolve, guided by constitutional mandate and a shared imaginative and prescient for a safe and affluent Nigeria.
Based on him, he pursued a philosophy of jointness, people-centricity, inter-agency cooperation and kinetic synergy, which was not merely a slogan, however an operational precept that guided their actions.
“Beneath my watch, we labored tirelessly to deepen the combination of our Military, Navy and Air Power. The institution of Joint Job Power throughout our theatres of operations stands as a testomony to our dedication for a unified method.
“We additionally be certain that we work carefully collectively in collaboration with all of the sister safety businesses and different MDAs. We now have enhanced our operational effectiveness, improved intelligence sharing and fostered a tradition the place service affiliations are secondary to our frequent purpose, that of the defence of our nation’s territorial integrity and the safety of our residents.
“We now have recorded vital beneficial properties within the combat towards terrorism, insurgency and different types of criminality, however the work just isn’t but completed.”
The newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu, vowed to confront terrorism and different safety threats head-on.
Shaibu made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command because the twenty fifth Chief of Army Staff from his predecessor, Normal Olufemi Oluyede, who has been appointed the brand new Chief of Defence Staff.
He additionally pledged to make the Nigerian Military extra agile, skilled, and combat-ready to revive lasting peace throughout the nation.
The brand new Military Chief mentioned the nation was passing by way of difficult occasions, however assured that the Military below his command would reply decisively and successfully to all rising threats.
“We’re conscious of the growing conditions in elements of our expensive nation which have brought on hardship, worry, and displacement amongst law-abiding residents.
“These conditions are unacceptable and can obtain my pressing consideration.
“I’ll fastidiously overview ongoing operations and undertake methods to mitigate and finally defeat the threats. I guarantee Mr. President and Nigerians that we will not disappoint the nation,” he mentioned.
Shaibu pledged to construct on the beneficial properties recorded below Lt.-Gen. Oluyede, noting that his tenure witnessed exceptional enhancements in gear procurement, infrastructure, and troops’ welfare.
He additionally promised to deepen the “soldier-first” philosophy launched by his predecessor whereas entrenching professionalism, self-discipline, and synergy with different safety businesses.
Earlier, the outgoing COAS, Lt.-Gen. Oluyede, expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the chance to serve,including that the Military below his management made vital strides in operations and administration.
Oluyede recommended officers and troopers for his or her loyalty, self-discipline, and braveness, urging them to increase the identical assist to the brand new Chief of Army Staff.
“As I transfer to my subsequent appointment, I urge you to present even larger loyalty and dedication to Maj.-Gen. Shaibu, who’s a thoroughbred officer with distinctive expertise,” he mentioned.
He reaffirmed his confidence within the Nigerian Military’s capability to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity, stressing that the purpose of a safe and united Nigeria remained a collective duty.
In his remarks, the Chief of Coverage and Plans (Military), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalami Ibrahim, lauded Oluyede’s management for prioritising troops’ welfare and professionalism, noting that his tenure would stay a reference level for empathy and efficient command.
The newly appointed Chief of the Air Workers (CAS) Air Marshal Sunday Aneke pledged to go away no stone unturned to result in swift enchancment within the nation’s safety.
Aneke, who’s the twenty third Chief of the Air Workers, took over from his predecessor Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar throughout a ceremony held on the Nigerian Air Power Headquarters, Abuja.
In his inaugural deal with, the brand new CAS described his appointment as a name to nationwide obligation and expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the boldness reposed in him.
He pledged unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and a dedication to prioritise the welfare of officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Power.
He mentioned, “My appointment because the Twenty Third Chief of the Air Workers is each an honour and a humbling expertise. I want to specifically thank the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the honour and uncommon privilege prolonged to me to serve Nigeria,” he mentioned.
He pledged his loyalty and that of the complete Air Power personnel to the President, the Federal Authorities and Nigerians.
“I additionally pledge my loyalty and that of the Nigerian Air Power officers, airmen and airwomen to the federal government and folks of Nigeria as enshrined within the 1999 Structure,” Aneke acknowledged
The brand new Air Chief vowed to maintain and construct on the achievements of his predecessor, significantly in ongoing operations towards insurgency and different inside safety threats.
He assured that the NAF would proceed to work with different army and safety businesses to strengthen nationwide safety.
“Collectively, we’ll depart no stone unturned in discharging our constitutional roles together with different sister Providers, safety, intelligence and legislation enforcement businesses to result in swift enchancment within the safety scenario of Nigeria,” he added.
Aneke additionally promised that personnel welfare can be a central precedence below his management, noting {that a} motivated drive is important to attaining operational effectivity.
“I promise to make sure that the welfare wants of all officers, airmen, airwomen and their members of the family are promptly addressed to encourage them for improved productiveness,” he mentioned.
Whereas acknowledging the assist given to his predecessor, Aneke appealed to the Nationwide Meeting to proceed its collaboration with the Nigerian Air Power, describing legislative backing as very important to the success of ongoing safety operations.
He thanked personnel of the Air Power for his or her congratulatory messages following his appointment and expressed appreciation to his household, particularly his spouse, for his or her assist all through his army profession.
The ceremony was attended by senior army officers, heads of formations, administrators, and representatives of safety businesses.
Aneke concluded his remarks by restating his dedication to defend the nation:
“The Nigerian Air Power is keen, in a position and able to meet the calls for of our nationwide defence and safety imperatives.”
Talking the fast previous Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar described his tenure as an honour and privilege, noting that the Air Power made vital beneficial properties in counter-terrorism and inside safety operations throughout his stewardship.
He charged his successor to prioritise nationwide safety, maintain a combat-ready drive and care for personnel welfare.
“Irrespective of how superior our platforms are, it’s the human being behind the machine who delivers airpower,” he mentioned.
Recall that President Tinubu final week appointed Aneke because the twenty third Chief of the Air Workers, changing his predecessor Abubakar.
His assumption of workplace comes at a pivotal time when public expectations are excessive to see an finish to the safety challenges dealing with the nation.
Relatedly, the newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, pledged to accentuate the combat towards crude oil theft, unlawful bunkering and different maritime crimes undermining Nigeria’s economic system.
Abbas who’s the twenty third Chief of Naval Staff acknowledged that regardless of earlier achievements, the nation’s maritime area stays threatened by crude oil theft, sea theft, unlawful fishing, drug trafficking and different legal actions that endanger nationwide safety and {economic} development.
To deal with these challenges, he unveiled strategic priorities for his tenure, which embody strengthening maritime safety operations, enhancing fleet functionality by way of aggressive fleet renewal and elevated deployment of expertise, prioritising personnel coaching and welfare, and deepening collaboration with different safety businesses.
“I’m not unaware that our maritime surroundings stays threatened by a scourge of crude oil theft, sea theft, unlawful bunkering, unlawful, unreported and unregulated fishing, and drug trafficking,” he mentioned.
“These crimes not solely undermine our nationwide economic system and power safety, but in addition threaten the livelihoods of our coastal communities and the {economic} stability of our expensive nation.
“To confront these challenges decisively, my tenure can be guided by a transparent and actionable strategic method — strengthening maritime safety, enhancing our fleet by way of aggressive renewal and expertise, prioritising coaching and personnel welfare, and fostering inter-agency, regional and worldwide collaboration.”
Describing his appointment as a privilege, Abbas vowed to discharge his duties with dedication, integrity and loyalty.
“It’s with humility and gratitude to God that I stand earlier than you right now because the twenty third Chief of the Naval Workers. I’m eternally grateful to the President and Commander-in-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for locating me worthy to steer the Nigerian Navy,” he acknowledged.
He additionally paid tribute to his predecessor, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla whose “visionary management,” he mentioned, laid a stable basis for the Navy’s continued progress.
Abbas urged naval personnel to uphold the core values of integrity, professionalism and teamwork, assuring that their welfare will stay a precedence.
“I promise to steer from the entrance and be certain that your welfare stays a prime precedence,” he mentioned, reaffirming the Navy’s dedication to safeguarding Nigeria’s waters and supporting the expansion of the blue economic system.
