President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria
This month, the world moved a step closer to the defeat of Boko Haram, the jihadist group that has terrorized hundreds of thousands in the northern states of Nigeria. In one of my first acts since taking office as president six weeks ago, I have replaced the heads of Nigeria’s army, navy and air force. Our new military leadership has not been chosen because of their familiarity with those in government, as was too often the case in the past, but on their track records and qualifications alone.
From left to Right: Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar ( Chief of Air Staff ), Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Chief of Naval Staff ), Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin (Chief of Defence Staff), Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan ( Chief of Defence Intelligence), Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) (National Security Adviser)
These new military leaders will be based in Borno State in northern Nigeria, where the headquarters of the armed services has been relocated. This shift of resources and command directly to the front line, in addition to the replacement of the head of the State Security Service, Nigeria’s intelligence organization, and a new emphasis on working in partnership with our neighbors, has equipped us to take the fight directly to Boko Haram.
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