The Senate is set to screen the newly appointed service chiefs nominated by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security framework.
During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from President Tinubu requesting lawmakers to give “expeditious consideration” to the appointments.
The President nominated:
General Olufemi Oluyede – Chief of Defence Staff
Major General Waheedi Shaibu – Chief of Army Staff
Rear Admiral Idi Abbas – Chief of Naval Staff
Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke – Chief of Air Staff
Major General Emmanuel Undiendeye – Chief of Defence Intelligence
The request was referred to the Committee of the Whole for screening and confirmation, scheduled for Wednesday.
This announcement comes shortly after Tinubu met the new service chiefs in a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, marking his first formal engagement with the military leadership since last Friday’s significant reshuffle.
The Presidency described the shake-up as part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen national security.
Tinubu also commended outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other retired officers for their patriotic service and dedication.
The President urged the new appointees to justify the confidence placed in them by fostering professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.
