Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and other service chiefs, including Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, met with Defence Minister Bello Matawalle in Abuja, pledging to strengthen national security. The meeting aimed to build a cohesive defence leadership anchored on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose ¹ ² ³.
The service chiefs, appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are awaiting Senate confirmation. They vowed to prioritize capacity-building, research, and technological innovation to enhance operational efficiency and strategic foresight ⁴.
The meeting underscores the Federal Government's commitment to safeguarding Nigeria's territorial integrity and national interests. The service chiefs have emphasized the need for a unified strategy and decisive action against security threats ² ¹.
