In
a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Reuben Abati, it was
revealed that Air Marshal Alex Badeh has replaced Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim as
Chief of Defence Staff, while Major-General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah has
taken over from Lt. General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army
Staff.
Rear
Admiral Usman O Jibrin has also replaced Vice-Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba as
Chief of Naval Staff while Air Vice Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu has taken over
from Air Marshal Badeh as Chief of Air Staff.
The
statement said that all the changes are with immediate
effect.
President
Jonathan has briefed the leadership of the National Assembly on the appointment
of the new Service chiefs and will, in keeping with the provisions of the law,
request the National Assembly to formally confirm the appointments when it
reconvenes.
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