The President also relieved the head of Customs, Hameed Ali, of his position and named a replacement.
According to a statement by his office, the president also named a former anti-corruption chief, Nuhu Ribadu, as his National Security Adviser.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect.1 Mallam Nuhu Ribadu National Security Adviser4 Rear Admiral E. A Ogalla Chief of Naval Staff7 Maj. Gen.
Similarly, the President has approved the appointments of other Military Officers in the Presidential Villa as follows:2 Capt. Kazeem Olalekan Sunmonu Second-in-Command, State House Artillery4 Maj. TS Adeola Commanding Officer, State House ArmamentMr President has also approved the appointments of two additional Special Advisers, and two Senior Assistants, namely:2 Hannatu Musa Musawa Special Adviser, Culture and Entertainment Economy4 Hon.
Finally, the President has approved the appointment of Adeniyi Bashir Adewale as the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs. It is to be noted that the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and the Comptroller General of Customs are to act in their positions, pending their confirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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