The new Service Chiefs who were appointed on July 13 were on Thursday decorated by President Muhammadu Buhari. The decoration follows the confirmation of their appointments by the Senate on August 4. Buhari during the decoration of the new military officers with their new ranks was joined by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and the officers’ spouses.
While been decorated, the President directed the Service Chiefs to return to their duty post and make Nigerians proud.
The officers decorated included Abayomi Olonishakin (Chief of Defence Staff); Tukur Buratai (Chief of Army Staff); Ibok-Ete Ibas (Chief of Naval Staff); and Sadique Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff).
Olonishakin, while speaking on behalf of the officers pledged to carry out their duty as expected, adding that they would not let down the confidence reposed in them.
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