According to a statement by Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, Air Marshall Alex Badeh is the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing Admiral Ola Ibrahim. Major-General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah takes over from Lt.-General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff.
Read the State House press release after the cut...
STATE
HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT
JONATHAN APPROVES CHANGES IN MILITARY HIGH COMMAND
President Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan has in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by the Constitution
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria approved the following changes in the nation’s
Military High Command:
Air Marshal Alex Badeh takes
over from Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim as Chief of Defence Staff;
Major-General Kenneth Tobiah
Jacob Minimah takes over from Lt.-General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army
Staff;
Rear Admiral Usman O. Jibrin
takes over from Vice Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba as Chief of Naval Staff; and
Air Vice Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu takes over from Air Marshal Badeh as
Chief of Air Staff.
All the changes are with
immediate effect.
The new Chief of Defence Staff
and former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Badeh was born on January 10, 1957
and joined the Air Force as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 21 Regular Course while the new Chief of Army
Staff, Major-General Minimah was born on July 27, 1959 and joined the Army as a
member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 25 Regular Course. Until his new appointment,
Major-General Minimah was the Commander of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps,
Jaji.
The new Chief of Naval Staff,
Rear Admiral Usman Jibrin was
born on September 16, 1959 and joined the Navy as
a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 24 Regular Course. Until his
appointment as Chief of Naval Staff, he was Director of Training at Defence
Headquarters.
The new Chief of Air Staff and
immediate past Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet, Air Vice Marshal Amosu
was born on August 1, 1958 and joined the Air Force as a member of the Nigerian
Defence Academy’s 25 Regular Course. Until his new appointment, Air Vice
Marshal Amosu was the Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command, Makurdi.
President Jonathan has briefed
the leadership of the National Assembly on the appointment of the new service
chiefs and will, in keeping with the provisions of the law, request the National
Assembly to formally confirm the appointments when it reconvenes.
Reuben
Abati
Special
Adviser to the President
(Media
& Publicity)
January
16, 2014
All in preparation for 2015
ReplyDeleteWell I do hope this changes are for the positives, that its the right and best decision for Nigeria and in the interest of Nigerians at large, and not for political reasons or self gain
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Congrats GEJ... Hope this would strenghten our security abi na the same people!! #justsaying!!
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Congrats GEJ... Hope this would strenghten our security abi na the same people??? #justsaying!!
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Bad Boys...let's hope the change is for good.
ReplyDeleteWith these new chiefs, i'm quite sure that out Asorock Zoo will be well secured!! #justsaying!!
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Congrats sir!!! More of good news pls, lol
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a wise move to avoid a coup.
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DeleteI reserve my comment,and watch as events unfold.
ReplyDeleteIts normal to have shakeups in any administration and I guess that was what happened and not like they were sacked because of incompetence.
ReplyDelete~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310
Maybe they were planning a coup, not in this lifetime, God help Nigeria.
ReplyDeletegud 4 dem atleast deh should be changes in de nigeria military system
ReplyDeleteWetin concern us with their birth date?
ReplyDeleteThese man don't rily know what he wants @ all
ReplyDeleteI concur wif u gurl, the man aint kno wat he' s doin. Guyz he knos he removed, bringin in guyz he aint kno. The devil u kno is berra dan de angel u dnt kno.
DeleteOut with the old and in with the new!
ReplyDeleteNa them sabi
ReplyDeleteBut seriously... I am still not interested
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Wht we want in dis country is peace, that's all.
ReplyDeleteEyaaaaa, this must really come as a rude shock to these service chiefs bt the Chief of Army staff has dn a good job o, chai so sad.
ReplyDelete2015 things! Wise move!
ReplyDeleteI am very very happy
ReplyDeleteHow does this increase my account balance?
ReplyDeletea step in the right direction. Ihejirika wz a great flop. a xtian northerner as an army chief wld reduce this BH menace to the bearest minimum. They were the ones dat also made sharia die a natural death.
ReplyDeletenow i dont know what to comment. just passing by
ReplyDeleteThat is politics in play
ReplyDeletejonah......
ReplyDeleteLMAO..This GEJ is Dillusional. He's running out of ideas. If he's not careful, he'll leave Aso-rock well before his tenure comes to an end.
ReplyDeleteJona is just sacking nd asking everyone to resign. What is Ūя̲̅ plan Mr President?? Plx ∂σnt put this country in A̶̲̅ state ☀f Afulagafua (in Obahagbons voice)
ReplyDeleteGEJ should have retained the services of Ihejirika, he might regret this by 2015, now the igbos have no say in the Military
ReplyDeleteWill u shut up there after how many years? He wasn't changed wen d rest were changed abt two yrs back so dey shud still leave him there because it's his royal title abi....linda if u like no post am
DeleteMr president is jst sacking almost evry week. I hope this ll serve him right.
DeleteJajajaja Jona u dey do any how sha
ReplyDeleteSee as keyamo put sand for d this pple garri
ReplyDeleteNew era of politics is coming, I can c 2015 as a bloodshed election ( Almighty Allah shall save us)
ReplyDeleteIt is u pples' blood that will be shed. Rams kawai
DeleteMr sacker they will sack u too
ReplyDeleteNew era of politics is coming, I can c 2015 as a bloodshed election ( Almighty Allah shall save us)
ReplyDeleteNaija I hail Mtchwww
ReplyDeleteI read a prophecy about this online a few weeks ago. Can't remember the prophet's name.
ReplyDeletebut he didn't give reasons. did he?
ReplyDeleteCarry over.
ReplyDeleteIf it's that easy, why wasn't Stella put out to pasture long ago?
ReplyDeleteLinda this gist is not complete oh what is there offence.
ReplyDeleteGEJ, that's the way it's done,Nigerians will know that you're not afraid of any body.ministers next pls
ReplyDeleteRubbish! He jst recycled same old ppl.com 2ma village if u nid new ppl dat hv d interest of d masses at hrt nt renown names lik d ones he picked
ReplyDeleteWe saw dis coming, baba nor trust dem againn #2015 Miley cyrus takes it off again.........
ReplyDeleteWay to GO Jonah, prepping your way for 2015 Nigerian youths are right behind you, so GUYs, OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW, U gay that! Word!!!
ReplyDeleteIs he afraid?
ReplyDeleteyou are a true son of the soil. On behalf of Isuikwuato ppl,i salute You. You are a Hero,well done,gud job delivery. I no mind if u take over from dt T.A Orji,i'll vote u in single-handedly n personally. Proudly Isu/3
ReplyDelete2015 preparation I guess hmmmm
ReplyDeleteIs this move part of Jonah's 2015 'house cleaning' before the elections?
ReplyDeleteHmmmmn hope all is well!!! Congrats all d same as dey take on d mantle of leadership!!!
ReplyDeleteThe clueless president is at it again....
ReplyDeleteMy sentiment exactly..
DeleteCongrats mk una do una work well o!!!!
ReplyDeleteWetin dis one come mean nau "eyesrolling". Aunty Lindodo tk my comment do groundnut on ur garri
ReplyDeleteJonathan is in my opinion a confused and visionless leader.Nigeria desperately needs a real breath of fresh air void of Jonathan,PDP and more so APC which i'm convinced is far more clueless than PDP
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DeleteWOW DARREL I ENVY U OOO.LUCKY U.ENJOY PARIS.HAPPY MARRIED LIFE DEAR.
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DeleteAm not interested 'cos they are all d same. Where is Prince Charming?
ReplyDelete@anon 11:07; gay @anon11:0 5; gay @anon 11:24; gay @anon 11:26 gay u people re fools turnder we fire u people goat is more better dan u people do u no dat u re d one dat's stupid? idiot do u no what our government suppose 2 do they suppose 2 sign dat who they catch as gay them should stone him or her 2 death becos is an evil I hate them see am still saying it who I catch in my city or state as gay or lesbian d way I'll beat him or her ehn u people re bastard OBAMA should com 2 nigeria nd said it nw make his plane crash his head he remember what SA people did 2 him last year? wen they started stoning him wen he visit jacob zuma @ SA useless bastard gay people............. Kudos 4 Ali BABA I great u NA MAN U BE U 2 much boss they want 2 tell us another story again dose people dat call themselves us nd d rest useless European union we condom gay u people so shall E be 4 ever in nigeria may God bless Ali BABA nd d rest nigeria here who dose nt support gay in nigeria in jesus name Amen nd. Amen
ReplyDelete@anon 11:07; gay @anon11:0 5; gay @anon 11:24; gay @anon 11:26 gay u people re fools turnder we fire u people goat is more better dan u people do u no dat u re d one dat's stupid? idiot do u no what our government suppose 2 do they suppose 2 sign dat who they catch as gay them should stone him or her 2 death becos is an evil I hate them see am still saying it who I catch in my city or state as gay or lesbian d way I'll beat him or her ehn u people re bastard OBAMA should com 2 nigeria nd said it nw make his plane crash his head he remember what SA people did 2 him last year? wen they started stoning him wen he visit jacob zuma @ SA useless bastard gay people............. Kudos 4 Ali BABA I great u NA MAN U BE U 2 much boss they want 2 tell us another story again dose people dat call themselves us nd d rest useless European union we condom gay u people so shall E be 4 ever in nigeria may God bless Ali BABA nd d rest nigeria here who dose nt support gay in nigeria in jesus name Amen nd. Amen
ReplyDeletemad man.wat is he even sayin.y do i ve ds feelings dt ds idiot typin ds is a yoruba guy.cus dts hw they behavs,one cud barely distinguish them from animals.dirty tins.linda i hate ds tribe n its people.plz post ds ooooo.DARREL.
DeleteThis home video is becoming more interesting!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey should stop saying sacked. Sacked has a negative connotation to it. They were let go simple.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new appointees and hard luck to the others! Hilary Obiorah
ReplyDeleteI think the POLICE MAN is still co operating and doing His Job. Even policemen illegally invaded my house without permit . They just saw me on the road without me knowing and they followed me to my house. Can you imagine? I wanted to open the door I just saw two hefty men behind me CHOI! I took off cos I don't have 2 million to give to kidnappers and I never knew they were policemen. Until they made me go to their station from my house can you imagine with my laptop at this my age na YAHOO I go dey do?When people are making money as an entrepreneur This will not happen in the UK or in an advanced country only in Nigeria. Later CP will be telling us stories that any corrupt officer is on his/her own..#RUBBISHTALK
ReplyDeleteNice move. Lets start from there and see how it goes. I wish Nigerians a better 2014. Linda I love ur blog. Kisses to u. Muaaaaaaaaaah
ReplyDeleteGEJ's recent action is like what he did by replacing Aziza with Sambo yet the security situation worsen. But lets pray that something changes. I like his move of getting the Army Chief from his zone instead of North but let him remember Judas Ischariot
ReplyDeleteWho is DARREL. Loooooooooooooooooool where is bonario nd badoo of toronto Looooooooooooool see job
ReplyDeleteAwwh.I feel so sad .my darling uncle #Ihejirika#.. his efforts are laudable wit d new military school in my town .as for president jona, d igbos wont gve u deir support in 2015.
ReplyDeleteChei! My cabal ooooooo
ReplyDeletelol Linda o...In the military, you're not "sacked". No go talk this thing outside o. lol. You're only either discharged or retired from the military. President Jonathan simply "appointed new service chiefs."
ReplyDeleteAnyways, good work to you Linda....you have officially become a president on the internet also & so far we,citizens of Linda Ikeji "country" are loving your great work.
God Bless Nigeria.
@anon 12:43,when next u look @ yourself in the mirror,tell yourself you are a complete flop. I rep Ihejirika 4life. #goandkissnakedwire#
ReplyDeleteAhh. Nice 1 GEJ na our turn to chop now. Shout out to minimah
ReplyDeleteLet's just ope dey changes ar 4 gd.
ReplyDeleteTheir term is over,they were not sacked.kpomkwem
ReplyDeleteMr. President,the reason for their sacks were not clearly stated and I specifically need some Explanation.............Linda feed us more!
ReplyDeletethat is a nice step mr president for a better 2015
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