The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar today received the newly appointed Service Chiefs during their maiden visit to his office in Abuja.
In attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as well as Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke.
A statement by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity Mati Ali, 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, it also kick-starts a renewed drive towards a unified strategy and decisive action in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests under the guidance of President Bola Tinubu
