The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,  Tuesday, received the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and the  Service Chiefs. 

A statement by media aide to the minister Mati Ali disclosed that he received them during their maiden courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja.

According to the statement, in attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen OO Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen W Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral I Abbas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal SK Aneke.

He said the visit underscores the Minister’s commitment to building a cohesive defence leadership anchored on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. 

“It also kickstarts a renewed drive toward a unified strategy and decisive action in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests under the guidance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.