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BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by aiynosainte(m): 4:18pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has promptly announced replacements for the service chiefs sacked this morning. A statement by President Buhari’s special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina said Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin is now the new Chief of Defence Staff, while Major-General Tukur Yusuf Buratai is the new Chief of Army Staff. The duo replaced Alex Badeh and Kenneth Minimah, former CDS and former army chief. Adesina also unveiled Buhari’s pick for the post of Chief of Naval staff. He is Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. He replaces Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin. Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar is the new Chief of Air Staff, replacing Adesola Amosu, while Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan is the Chief of Defence Intelligence. Major-General Babagana Monguno from Borno state is the National Security Adviser, succeeding Colonel Sambo Dasuki, who was appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The new Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Olonishakin (N/6901) hails from Ekiti State. Until his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff today, he was the Head of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command in Minna, Niger State. The new Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Buratai hails from Borno State. Until his new appointment today, he was the Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force which has its headquarters in N’djamena. Maj-Gen. Buratai has previously served as Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 2nd Brigade in Port Harcourt and Commander of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry in Jaji, Kaduna State. The new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibas (NN/0746) hails from Cross River State. He enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 26th Regular Course in 1979 and was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant in 1983. His previous appointments include: Naval Provost Marshal, Chief Staff Officer, Naval Training Command, Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command and Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters. Until his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Navy Holdings Limited. The new Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar (NAF/1433) hails from Bauchi State. His previous appointments include: Chief of Standards and Evaluation, NAF Headquarters; Chief of Defence Communications and Air Officer Commanding, NAF Training Command. Until his new appointment today as Chief of Air Staff, he was the Chief of Administration, NAF Headquarters. The new Service Chiefs will hold their appointments in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate. President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs and National Security Adviser for their services to the nation and wishes them well in their future endeavours. Read More: http://www.post-nigeria.com/breaking-boko-haram-buhari-fires-service-chiefs/ FULL PRESS RELEASE!!! STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW SERVICE CHIEFS AND NSA President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following appointments: 1. Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin - Chief of Defence Staff; 2. Major-General T.Y. Buratai - Chief of Army Staff 3. Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas - Chief of Naval Staff 4. Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar - Chief of Air Staff 5. Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan - Chief of Defence Intelligence 6. Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) - National Security Adviser The new Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Olonishakin (N/6901) hails from Ekiti State. Until his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff today, he was the Head of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command in Minna, Niger State. The new Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Buratai hails from Borno State. Until his new appointment today, he was the Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force which has its headquarters in Ndjamena. Maj-Gen. Buratai has previously served as Commander of the Nigerian Army's 2nd Brigade in Port Harcourt and Commander of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry in Jaji, Kaduna State. The new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibas (NN/0746) hails from Cross River State. He enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 26th Regular Course in 1979 and was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant in 1983. His previous appointments include: Naval Provost Marshal, Chief Staff Officer, Naval Training Command, Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command and Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters. Until his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Navy Holdings Limited. The new Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar (NAF/1433) hails from Bauchi State. His previous appointments include: Chief of Standards and Evaluation, NAF Headquarters; Chief of Defence Communications and Air Officer Commanding, NAF Training Command. Until his new appointment today as Chief of Air Staff, he was the Chief of Administration, NAF Headquarters. The new Service Chiefs will hold their appointments in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate. President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs and National Security Adviser for their services to the nation and wishes them well in their future endeavours. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) July 13, 2015 Read More: http://www.post-nigeria.com/breaking-boko-haram-buhari-fires-service-chiefs/
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by aligeee(m): 4:19pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by ORACLE1975(m): 4:20pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by aligeee(m): 4:20pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by boiz2mhen(m): 4:20pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by jcross19: 4:23pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by boiz2mhen(m): 4:23pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by amnesty7: 4:25pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by aligeee(m): 4:26pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by boiz2mhen(m): 4:27pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by AshiwajuFoward: 4:28pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
No more excuses. These new set better deliver or get the boot, too. |
Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by aligeee(m): 4:30pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by Nobody: 5:13pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs (Images/News) by orogodoganyin(m): 6:02pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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