BREAKING NEWS, Security
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The Senate formally confirmed the appointment of the new service chiefs picked by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, August 4
AFTER about four hours of screening behind closed doors, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, August 4, confirmed the appointment of the service chiefs.
Bukola Saraki, Senate president, who presided over the session, said the issues of insurgency, oil theft and procurement process of military equipment and hardware were thoroughly addressed during the screening.
The senators unanimously gave a resounding approval through voice votes when Saraki put the question of whether the senate would confirm or reject the appointments after the screening.
Speaking after the approval, the Senate president said: “It is clear that the appointment is based on merit. Their appointment as we all see is coming at a very crucial time with a lot of challenges, particularly the insurgents in the North-East and some of the other security issues. For example, the issue of oil theft that we talked about when they came before us were addressed properly.
“We hope that during their period of time, they will take up the responsibility required. We are all keen to restore the image and reputation of the Armed Forces. I believe that what we are starting today with their confirmation is the beginning of that journey to restore the glory of the Armed Forces of our great country.”
The newly confirmed service chiefs are Major-General Abayomi Olonishakin, chief of Defence Staff; Major-General Tukur Buratai, chief of Army Staff and Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, chief of Naval Staff.
Others are Air Vice-Marshal Sadique Abubakar, chief of Air Staff; Air Vice-Marshal Monday Morgan, chief of Defence Intelligence, and retired Major-General Babagana Monguno, National Security Adviser.
— Aug 5, 2015 @ 14:30 GMT
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