JUST IN: Tinubu decorates Service Chiefs with new ranks

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

President Bola Tinubu on Monday decorated the nation’s Service Chiefs with their new ranks at the State House, Abuja.

Those decorated are the Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, alongside the Chiefs of Army, Naval and Air Staff with their new ranks.

The decoration ceremony holding at the President’s office comes six weeks after their appointment on June 19, 2023.

Those being decorated are Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Hassan Abubakar.

Speaking at the occasion, the President emphasized the importance of maintaining teamwork, which he credited for the gains recorded thus far in the security sector.

He commended the dedication, commitment and steadfastness displayed by the Armed Forces, acknowledging their significant contributions to the nation’s peace and stability.

”We have seen that we are recording positive results in our security challenges because of your dedication, commitment and steadfastness,” President Tinubu stated.

He assured the new Service Chiefs that the government is committed to supporting them in their responsibilities.

The President underscored the value of virtues such as positive team thinking, unity, and selfless service to the nation, declaring that despite current economic challenges, a better future awaits Nigeria.