DEFENCE CONSULTANT – WILSON BABANGIDA ACKNOWLEDGES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT THE NIGERIA DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS (DHQ), HAIL THE OUTGOING CDS AND REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO WORKING WITH THE NEW CDS.

 


I, Wilson Babangida Agboti, MWCP, Defence and Development Consultant, and the organizations under my leadership, wish to formally acknowledge the recent transition at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). 

Over the years, we have enjoyed a cordial and productive working relationship with the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. His leadership provided a supportive environment for collaboration, enabling us to implement initiatives aimed at promoting Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions within the Nigerian Armed Forces. We appreciate his openness to innovation and strategic partnerships that enhanced sustainable security interventions across the nation. His service, dedication, and professionalism will be fondly remembered, and we express our profound gratitude. 

As the mantle of leadership is handed over, we warmly welcome the incoming Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and extend our heartfelt congratulations on his appointment. We are confident in his capacity to steer the Nigerian Armed Forces toward greater heights, strengthening national security architecture, operational effectiveness, and international cooperation. 

We hereby reaffirm our unwavering commitment to continue supporting the DHQ in line with our mandate to promote sustainable development, security reform, and community stabilization initiatives. We look forward to working closely with the new CDS to deepen ongoing projects and introduce new strategic interventions that align with global best practices. 

Nigeria’s progress depends on strong institutions and resilient security frameworks, and we remain fully dedicated to contributing our expertise, networks, and resources to the collective pursuit of peace, stability, and national advancement.

 

Signed,

Amb. Wilson Babangida Agboti, MWCP

Defence & Development Consultant

Founding Chairman, Community Impact Affinity (CIA)

Focal Person, United Nations – Humanitarian Hub for CIA


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