The PUNCH reports that President Tinubu had on Monday appointed the new service chiefs to replace the old ones and elevated Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who was earlier appointed Security Adviser to the National Security Adviser.
A former Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Christopher Musa, has replaced General Lucky Irabor as the Chief of Defence Staff.
Similarly, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja is now the Chief of Army Staff. He replaced Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya.
Air Vice Marshal H.B Abubakar was appointed the Chief of Air Staff in place of Air Marshal Oludayo Amao and Rear Admiral E. A Ogalla will take over from Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo as the Chief of Naval Staff.
The governor said the appointment was a well-deserved one by an illustrious son of the state.
“I wish to congratulate our dear brother and citizen, on his well-deserved appointment as the Chief of Defence (CDS),” the Governor said.
The Governor described the new Chief of Defence Staff as a worthy Ambassador of Kaduna State who has had a distinguished military career and held many strategic positions, including Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai.
He added: “In his years of military service, he has been exemplary in his professional conduct. His diligence, dedication and loyalty has been rewarded with this elevation to the position of CDS.
“I wish to therefore express our profound gratitude to our dear leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for finding our son worthy of this important national assignment. Mr. President has always identified with Kaduna State and its people. We shall give Mr. President all the support he needs to take our nation to higher heights,” he added.
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