President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, October 27, 2025.
The meeting aimed to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and refine inter-agency coordination across the armed forces.
Those in attendance were- Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke; and, Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas
Although the agenda was not officially disclosed, sources suggested the meeting focused on strengthening Nigeria’s security framework; enhancing inter-agency coordination; and, refining operational priorities for the new military leadership
The meeting comes amid ongoing security concerns in Nigeria, including- Banditry in the North-West; Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgencies in the North-East; and, Kidnapping and communal violence in the North Central and Southern regions
The new Service Chiefs are expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to address these security challenges.
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The meeting sets the tone for their operational priorities, emphasising counter-terrorism, Internal security, and, improved synergy among the armed services
The meeting underscored President Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing professionalism, efficiency, and accountability within the nation’s security framework.
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