President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly appointed service chiefs to work as a team, noting that there is work to be done. The President made the remark on Monday when he met the new National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the new service chiefs for the first time, since their appointment on June 19, 2023. The National Security Adviser, told State House Correspondents afterward that the President assured the service chiefs of his unwavering support
during the meeting. Ribadu, who said the service chiefs, on their part, pledged their loyalty to the President and Nigerians, also underlined their commitment to work tirelessly to secure the country.
Nuhu Ribadu who is a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said although the task ahead is a big one, it would be done. At the meeting were the, Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. C.G Musa; the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen T. A Lagbaja; the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral E. A Ogalla; and the Chief of Air Staff, AVM H.B Abubakar, were at the meeting. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun was also present at the security meeting.