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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO SERVICE CHIEFS: NO MORE EXCUSES, IT'S TIME TO DEFEAT TERRORISTS AND BANDITS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to intensify efforts to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities across the country, emphasising that Nigerians expect results, not excuses.

President Tinubu delivered this charge on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, following the decoration of the service chiefs with their new ranks.

“We cannot allow the crisis that began in 2009 to persist any longer. I charge you, as the heads of our nation’s armed forces, to carry out your duties with patriotic zeal.

“Nigerians expect results, not excuses. I also urge you to be innovative, pre-emptive, and courageous. Let’s stay ahead of those who seek to threaten our peace. Let us deploy technology where necessary,” the President said.

The ceremony at the Council Chambers was witnessed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, his deputy, Senator Barau Jibrin, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and his deputy, Benjamin Kalu, the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, and the Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola.

Also present were the Governors of Kwara, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak; Jigawa, Umar Namadi; Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Ogun, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

Other dignitaries in attendance included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Head of the Civil Service, Esther Didi Walson-Jack; Chairmen of Defence Committees in the National Assembly, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan and Babajimi Benson; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Minister of Information, Muhammed Idris; and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu..

President Tinubu tasked the new military chiefs to dismantle the activities of emerging armed groups that have regrouped in some parts of the country:

“Security threats are constantly evolving and mutating. Of grave concern to our administration is the recent emergence of new armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the South.

“We must not allow these new threats to fester. We must be decisive and proactive. Let us smash the new snakes right at the head.”

He assured the armed forces of the Federal Government’s readiness to support their efforts, reiterating that the safety and security of Nigerians remain paramount for national development.

The President commended the courage and commitment of the military and their families for their sacrifices to the nation.

“Over the years, our military has remained steadfast in defending our nation’s territorial integrity, with many soldiers paying the supreme price for their service. Their sacrifices will not be in vain.

“We have restored peace to many areas previously under siege, rescued countless kidnapped citizens, and significantly diminished the capacity of terror groups.

“There were times when terrorists and armed marauders held significant portions of our land; this is no longer the case,” President Tinubu said.

He urged the service chiefs to ensure synergy and provide exemplary leadership in all their operations.

“I advise you to work together as a team. Compare notes, exchange information effectively, and follow up proactively to ensure a seamless process. Work with other security agencies and defeat this enemy once and for all. We need to clean them up, clear them out. I promise to provide all the support you need to get the job done.”

Responding on behalf of the service chiefs, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, thanked the President for finding them worthy of the appointments.

General Oluyede urged Nigerians to support the military in the campaign to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity and rid the country of terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities.

He also assured the President of their determination to keep the country safe.

“Security should be our business, but without the support of Nigerians, we can hardly achieve anything. I want to encourage Nigerians of all ethnicities to support us, and ultimately, we will make Nigeria a safer place. That’s our promise to you,” he said

The Service Chiefs who were promoted and decorated with their new ranks include the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Parker Undiandeye; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke..

The Service Chiefs were accompanied to the event by their spouses. The military chiefs drew applause from the audience when, after saluting the President, their Commander-in-Chief, they turned and saluted their wives.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
October 30, 2025

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Photo 1) President Tinubu shakes hands with the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede (39th Regular Course).

Photo 2) President Tinubu shakes hands with the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu ( 41 Regular Course).

Photo 3) President Tinubu shakes hands with the new Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (40th Regular Course).

Photo 4) President Tinubu shakes hands with the new Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke (40th Regular Combatant Course).

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President Tinubu to service chiefs: We cannot allow the crisis that began in 2009 to persist any longer

SPEECH BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR AT THE DECORATION OF THE NEWLY APPOINTED SERVICE CHIEFS DELIVERED AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA, ON OCTOBER 30, 2025

PROTOCOL

Distinguished Service chiefs,

1. I congratulate you on your appointment and subsequent confirmation by the Senate. As your Commander-in-Chief, I am entrusting you with a tremendous responsibility—one that you must approach with the highest standards of commitment and dedication.

2. Today's ceremony is beyond the symbolism of decoration. It marks the beginning of our renewed effort to ensure the peace and security of all Nigerians. Each of you has been carefully selected for this critical task.

Security is an essential element without which everything else is rendered meaningless. There cannot be sufficient development if this fundamental aspect of human need is unmet. Our people and our nation must remain secure to enjoy the benefits of governance.

3. The government's foremost duty is to protect the citizens. Over the years, our military has remained steadfast in defending our nation's territorial integrity, with many soldiers paying the ultimate price for their service. In dark times, when terrorists and armed marauders held significant portions of our land, our gallant armed forces rose to the challenge and reclaimed those occupied territories.

4. We have restored peace to many areas previously under siege, rescued countless kidnapped citizens, and significantly diminished the capacity of the terror groups.

5. I thank our armed forces for their patriotism, diligence, and dedication to their duty. As your Commander-in-Chief, I sincerely appreciate your sacrifices, as I have repeatedly acknowledged.

6. However, challenges remain. Security threats are constantly evolving, constantly mutating. Of grave concern to our administration is the recent emergence of new armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the South. We must not allow these new threats to fester. We must be decisive and proactive. Let us smash the new snakes right in the head.

7. I charge you, as the heads of our nation's armed forces, to carry out your duties with patriotic zeal. Nigerians expect results, not excuses.

8. I charge you also to be innovative, pre-emptive, and courageous. Let's stay ahead of those who seek to threaten our peace. Let us deploy technology where necessary. We cannot allow the crisis that began in 2009 to persist any longer.

9. I wish you success as you take up the challenge. I promise to provide all the support you need to get the job done.

10. Thank you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. May God continue to keep our armed forces safe.

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Photo 1) President Tinubu shakes hands with the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lieutenant General Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye (39 Regular Course. Also attended Sandhurst).

Na them Sabi

They will end up looting and achieving nothing.

The CDS is a mountain of a man. Towering and imposing figure 😳👌

Please do the right thing now and let the country be safe for us to live.

PBAT please Civil Servants are yet to be paid October Salaries.

Do the needful this morning please Sir.

Apart from pictures and videos what else, Tinubu is just like the P' in Psychology

Does he even understand what he's doing

Chief insecurity officer.

They should all understand their primary assignment. Security challenge is the priority.

BAT is the shortest among them all


Let's see their impacts in six months and till then, make I siddon

Look at the service chiefs shaking the president officially like men who are called to duty and who knows what they are going to do. Funny thing is that their position is on appointment o!

If it's some useless governors who claimed they were elected ( Edo) you will see them knelling down to shake the president. 🤣🤣

I've never seen that nonsense in this country before even during former military dictators era.

APC has taken bootlicking to another level in Nigeria.


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Smartcitizen:
Look at the service chiefs shaking the president officially like men who are called to duty and who knows what they are going to do. Funny thing is that their position is on appointment o!

If it's some useless governors who claimed they were elected ( Edo) you will see them knelling down to shake the president. 🤣🤣

I've never seen that nonsense in this country before even during former military dictators era.

APC has taken bootlicking to another level in Nigeria.


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These are military personnels, you can't compare them to civilians.
Kneeling down to greet a president of a federal republic is by choice. Tinubu didn't ask them or force them to do that.
If you truly know what it means to get a handshake from a president of a federal republic then I bet you'd prostrate to greet him when you get a lifetime opportunity to meet a president of a federal republic.

manuelkel:
These are military personnels, you can't compare them to civilians.
Kneeling down to greet a president of a federal republic is by choice. Tinubu didn't ask them or force them to do that.
If you truly know what it means to get a handshake from a president of a federal republic then I bet you'd prostrate to greet him when you get a lifetime opportunity to meet a president of a federal republic.

My friend you people should stop this bootlicking, the people you are talking about are elected governors of a state for goodness sake.

Okay, how many times did Tinubu knelt down to shake President Obasanjo when he was the governor of Lagos state?

Was Obasanjo not his elder and has been an accomplished leader in every ramifications for years before Tinubu? Why was he not knelling down to shake him if it's the right thing to do?

Knelling down to shake a leader in a democratic leadership is not a sign of respect of any kind, it's bootlicking.

Most of you needs help to change your wrong mentality.


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Smartcitizen:
My friend you people should stop this bootlicking, the people you are talking about are elected governors of a state for goodness sake.

Okay, how many times did Tinubu knelt down to shake President Obasanjo when he was the governor of Lagos state?

Was Obasanjo not his elder and has been an accomplished leader in every ramifications for years before Tinubu? Why was he not knelling down to shake him of it's the right thing to do?

Most of you needs help to change your wrong mentality.


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Funny, you clearly don't understand my statement.
Kneeling down to greet a president of a federal republic is by choice, no one's forcing you to do that. You won't be persecuted if you don't do that.
You don't have to blame the system for how people want to admire such system.
Tinubu didn't kneel for his predecessors because he chose not to.
It's not mandatory.

May they not only be a decoration for us!

We pray for renewed and solid working for the masses!

They av achieved their aim by lieing to that novice in aso rock there was coup to proof that they are smart, intelligent and got his back..Now they have rewarded at d detriment of others career..

lol. This 9ja is meant to be an epic series movie. Make we Dey watch. For now, I comment my reserve

Good and very good for that matter.
OUR SECURITY INTELLIGENCE SHOULD CONSTANTLY BEAM THEIR SEARCH LIGHT 🕯️ ON THE NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL RULERS- FOR -ITS IS GLARING THAT MANY OF THEM AR COMPROMISED AND HAVE BEEN ACCOMMODATING NIGERIAN ENEMIES, INSTEAD OF EXPOSING THEM.

To totally kill terrorism you need a Yoruba or igbo president.... Because the northerners won't do such rather party with them in the name of peace deal that doesn't work

Do we now have a new military arm? Why Is the Director of defence intelligence being treated as a service chief?

manuelkel:
These are military personnels, you can't compare them to civilians.
Kneeling down to greet a president of a federal republic is by choice. Tinubu didn't ask them or force them to do that.
If you truly know what it means to get a handshake from a president of a federal republic then I bet you'd prostrate to greet him when you get a lifetime opportunity to meet a president of a federal republic.

Lol... Your words are just saddening, to say the least.

No wonder your leaders continue to misbehave without remorse... They just know that no matter how poorly they perform, citizens like you will always be satisfied with the "lifetime opportunity" to get a handshake after prostrating for them.


Meanwhile, this ceremony above is just what it is... A Ceremony!

I earnestly (an even impatiently) await their results in eradicating this insecurity and terrorism that has worsened terribly since APC took over.

gloryman91:
Please do the right thing now and let the country be safe for us to leave.

PBAT please Civil Servants are yet to be paid October Salaries.

Do the needful this morning please Sir.

It's live not leave ... Are you a graduate ?

They are all great men with divine tasks. May the Almighty be their strength. Amen

Angelfrost:
Lol... Your words are just saddening, to say the least.

No wonder your leaders continue to misbehave without remorse... They just know that no matter how poorly they perform, citizens like you will always be satisfied with the "lifetime opportunity" to get a handshake after prostrating for them.


Meanwhile, this ceremony above is just what it is... A Ceremony!

I earnestly (an even impatiently) await their results in eradicating this insecurity and terrorism that has worsened terribly since APC took over.

What are you even talking about

Firstly, the argument that Nigerian leaders are underperforming is right but it happens everywhere, every nation is witnessing bad governance in one way or the other

Secondly, I'm not in support of how things have been turning out under the leadership of APC but you guys are pathetic 🤣. Always quick to criticize relentlessly.

Tinubu underperforming still doesn't change the fact he is the number one citizen and if you have to prostrate to greet him it's your choice, it doesn't mean you're in support of governance.

It shows reckoning of leadership, you can't change that facts.

Finally, if you crosscheck I was being direct with my opinion that the newly appointed personnels are just for political ambitions, Tinubu is strengthening and buckling his shoes for next election. If you are waiting “impatiently” for them to eradicate the insecurities and terrorism in Nigeria you are going to wait forever because they are not going to do anything.
The insecurities in North can't stop so soon because it's gotten to worst. These guys were brought in by government and government can't shut them down anymore.
Not so soon !!

The shortest one among them. Kukute president.

Klington:
Does he even understand what he's doing

Chief insecurity officer.

Sorry for your continuous cry cry.

ariesbull:
It's live not leave ... Are you a graduate ?

The way you guys are quick to correct grammartical errors baffles me
I want you to know that even the British do make mistakes, there are similar words or phrases in dictionary and beyond, that most British can't put together.........
Your uttermost interest is to understand the message, what the speaker means then you can perfect your own the way you like.

manuelkel:
The way you guys are quick to correct grammartical errors baffles me
I want you to know that even the British do make mistakes, there are similar words or phrases in dictionary and beyond, that most British can't put together.........
Your uttermost interest is to understand the message, what the speaker means then you can perfect your own the way you like.

Just accept the corrections and move on.... Plenty talk no dey full basket

Tinubu did well here... He factored the whole major tribes and others in appointment

dfrost:
The CDS is a mountain of a man. Towering and imposing figure 😳👌

reminds me of Maj Gen Aguiyi Ironsi --- body size does not matter when ra tatat a is involved

Yobabad:
Apart from pictures and videos what else, Tinubu is just like the P' in Psychology

You guys are talking Tinubu this Tinubu that.

Pls when Gej our brother was in power any different? No I mean hell No.

When Buhari came to power, any different? Hell No, I mean Hell No.

So why are you all talking as if Nigeria security headache was caused by Tinubu still baffling me.

Na wah oo