27.10.2025
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, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Waheedi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke; and Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Adm. 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
The officers arrived at the same time at about 4pm in a black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, piloted by a green Toyota Land Cruiser. The meeting last about 40mins, the officers were seen leaving the presidential villa at 4.40pm.
President Tinubu and his military chiefs