Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commended president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja as Chief of Army Staff, COAS; and Adewale Bashir Adeniyi as the Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service.

Governor Adeleke noted that the appointments are a recognition of capacity and outstanding track records, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.

Adeleke praised PresidentTinubu for entrusting the two indigenes of the state with key positions.

Adeleke described General Lagbaja and CG Adeniyi as the pride of the state and expressed confidence in their ability to carry out their respective missions.

“The two agency heads are thoroughbred professionals. The records of General Lagbaja and Mr Adeniyi in their respective services are assuring that they will take their organizations to greater levels of efficiency and optimal performance in the discharge of their constitutional duties.

“Looking at the impressive service records of General Lagbaja and CG Adeniyi, I share the overwhelming expectations that counted for their elevations and believe they will excel in their new roles.” He said.

The Osun State governor promised to give the needed support to Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja and Adewale Bashir Adeniyi as they take over their duty posts.

Tinubu appointed Abiodun Lagbaja as the new chief of army staff. Lagbaja, a major-general, was, until his appointment, the general officer in charge of Nigerian Army 1 Division, Kaduna.

i-news Nigeria reported that president Bola Tinubu appointed new Service Chiefs, after sacking all the incumbent Service Chiefs, Advisers and Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect,” a statement signed by Willie Bassey, director of information office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation.