NFSS Commander General Congratulates New Service Chiefs, Urges Collective Support for Tinubu’s Anti-Insecurity Drive

The Commander General of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Dr. Joshua Osatimehin, has congratulated the newly appointed Service Chiefs, describing their appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a timely and commendable step toward addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on the appointment, Senate confirmation, and decoration of the new Service Chiefs, Dr. Osatimehin expressed confidence in their capacity to deliver on their mandates in combating banditry, Boko Haram, terrorism, kidnapping, and other forms of insecurity confronting the nation.

“Gentlemen of the press, let me first and foremost congratulate the newly appointed Service Chiefs — General Olufemi Oluyede, who replaces General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General W. Shaibu, the new Chief of Army Staff; Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke, now the Chief of Air Staff; Rear Admiral I. Abbas, the new Chief of Naval Staff; and Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, who has retained his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence,” he stated.

Dr. Osatimehin commended President Tinubu for the appointments, noting that the move would further strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.

He emphasized the need for all stakeholders to collaborate effectively with the new Service Chiefs in tackling the country’s security challenges.

“At the Nigeria Forest Security Service, we remain committed to supporting all formal security agencies — the Police, Military, Civil Defence, Immigration, Customs, NDLEA, and other constituted authorities — in realizing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, especially in ensuring the effective protection of lives and property, particularly in grassroots communities and the nation’s forested regions,” he said.

Dr. Osatimehin also reiterated his call for the constitutional recognition of the NFSS, stressing that such a move would further strengthen the nation’s security and economic framework.