Nigeria’s Armed Forces are set for a major overhaul as the recent shake-up ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will see the retirement of at least 60 senior officers. The development follows the President’s appointment of new Service Chiefs in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and enhancing operational efficiency.

The announcement, made on Friday, saw the removal of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff, along with other top military commanders. Their replacements have since been appointed by President Tinubu to drive ongoing reforms and reposition the Armed Forces for greater effectiveness in tackling emerging security challenges.

Sources within the military confirm that the transition will trigger a wave of retirements among Generals who are senior to or within the same commissioning cadre as the newly appointed Service Chiefs. The exercise is expected to pave the way for fresh leadership across the ranks as the Tinubu administration continues its push for renewed discipline, professionalism, and accountability within Nigeria’s defence establishment.