President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in the new service chiefs.
Performing the ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president charged
them to brace up against Boko Haram insurgency, armed robbery and militancy.
“I want to reiterate that your appointments and subsequent
elevation to these ranks are based on your pedigree as first class senior
officers who identify sterling leadership qualities. Therefore I have no doubt
in my mind that all of you are equal to the task ahead of you. You must acquaint
yourselves and justify the honour done on you. You are all aware of the various
security challenges facing our nation. These challenges include the activities
of Boko Haram terrorists, armed banditry, kidnapping, militancy of various
forms to mention a few”, the president said.
It will be recalled that the president on July 13 appointed
the service chiefs including a new National Security Adviser, NSA.
They are Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (Chief of
Defence Staff), Major-General T.Y Buratai
(Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Chief of Naval
Staff), and Air Vice-Marshal Sadique
Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff), Air Vice-Marshal Monday Riku Morgan (Chief of
Defence Intelligence) and retired Major-General Babagana Monguno (National
Security Adviser).
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