This marks their maiden courtesy visit to his office at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja.
The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has received the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and the Service Chiefs on their maiden courtesy visit to his office at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja.
The delegation led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, includes the Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal SK Aneke.
A statement by the Minister’s office says, “The visit underscores the Minister’s commitment to building a cohesive defence leadership anchored on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose.”
According to the statement, the visit also kickstarts a renewed drive towards a unified strategy and decisive action in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests under the guidance of the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
See the statement issued below:
PRESS RELEASE
TUESDAY, 28TH OCTOBER 2025
Defence Minister Badaru Receives Newly Appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs — Advancing Unity, Leadership and Strategic Direction
The Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, today, Tuesday, 28 October 2025, received the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and the 3 Service Chiefs during their maiden courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja.
In attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen OO Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen W Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral I Abbas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal SK Aneke.
The visit underscores the Minister’s commitment to building a cohesive defence leadership anchored on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. It also kickstarts a renewed drive toward a unified strategy and decisive action in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests under the guidance of the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR..
Mati Ali
PA (Media & Publicity) to the Honourable Minister
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