Badaru tasks new service chiefs on unified approach to security

Mohammed Badaru, minister of defence, has urged the newly appointed service chiefs to adopt a unified, strategic, and decisive approach in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

Badaru made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a maiden courtesy visit by the military chiefs, led by Olufemi Oluyede, chief of defence staff, to the Ministry of Defence.

According to a statement by Mati Ali, the minister’s media aide, the visit was attended by Waidi Shaibu, chief of army staff; Idi Abbas, chief of naval staff; and Sunday Aneke, chief of air staff.

The minister underscored the importance of synergy among the armed forces and the ministry, stressing that effective coordination and a shared sense of purpose were vital to strengthening national defence operations.

He added that the meeting demonstrated his commitment to fostering a cohesive defence leadership built on mutual trust, collaboration, and accountability.

Read also: Senate to screen service chiefs Wednesday as Tinubu seeks NASS confirmation

“The visit marks the beginning of 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 Tinubu,” the statement read.