In a major administrative shake-up, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has announced the retirement of all Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and the Comptroller-General of Customs. This decisive move paves the way for the appointment of new officials who will assume their roles immediately. The details of the newly appointed officers and the implications of these changes.
New Appointments: Enhancing National Security
President Tinubu has carefully selected a team of qualified individuals to take on key positions of responsibility. The following appointments have been made:
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu: National Security Adviser
Maj. Gen. C.G Musa: Chief of Defence Staff
Maj. T. A Lagbaja: Chief of Army Staff
Rear Admiral E. A Ogalla: Chief of Naval Staff
AVM H.B Abubakar: Chief of Air Staff
DIG Kayode Egbetokun: Acting Inspector-General of Police
Maj. Gen. EPA Undiandeye: Chief of Defense Intelligence
These appointments reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring a strong and secure nation by assembling a competent team to lead critical security agencies.
Additional Appointments: Strengthening Presidential Villa Personnel
In addition to the core security appointments, President Tinubu has made several other significant appointments. These include:
Col. Adebisi Onasanya: Brigade of Guards Commander
Lt. Col. Moshood Abiodun Yusuf: 7 Guards Battalion, Asokoro, Abuja
Lt. Col. Auwalu Baba Inuwa: 177, Guards Battalion, Keffi, Nasarawa State
Lt. Col. Mohammed J. Abdulkarim: 102 Guards Battalion, Suleja, Niger
Lt. Col. Olumide A. Akingbesote: 176 Guards Battalion, Gwagwalada, Abuja
These appointments aim to reinforce the personnel at the Presidential Villa, ensuring efficient and effective operations within the seat of power.
Special Advisers and Senior Assistants: Supporting Presidential Agenda
To further enhance policy coordination and advisory services, President Tinubu has appointed two additional Special Advisers and two Senior Assistants:
Hadiza Bala Usman: Special Adviser, Policy Coordination
Hannatu Musa Musawa: Special Adviser, Culture and Entertainment Economy
Sen. Abdullahi Abubakar Gumel: Senior Special Assistant, National Assembly Matters (Senate)
Hon. (Barr) Olarewaju Kunle Ibrahim: Senior Special Assistant, National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives)
These appointments reflect the President’s commitment to building a diverse team capable of addressing multifaceted challenges and supporting the national agenda.
Ag. Comptroller General of Customs: Managing Trade and Border Security
In a move to oversee customs operations, Adeniyi Bashir Adewale has been appointed as the Acting Comptroller General of Customs. This appointment highlights President Tinubu’s focus on maintaining efficient trade facilitation while ensuring robust border security.
Pending Confirmation: Adhering to Constitutional Procedures
It’s important to note that the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Comptroller General of Customs will act in their positions pending confirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This ensures a transparent and constitutional process in the appointment of key officials.
President Tinubu’s retirement of former Service Chiefs and officials, accompanied by the appointment of a new team, marks a significant step in enhancing national security and bolstering efficient governance. These strategic appointments demonstrate his commitment to assembling a capable and diverse team to tackle various challenges. As the new officials assume their roles, expectations are high for the positive impact they will make in their respective positions, working towards a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.
