ABUJA – The Senate has confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff, completing President Bola Tinubu’s military leadership appointments in a swift confirmation process.
The confirmation took place Wednesday during a session at the National Assembly complex, which was conducted under tight security. General Oluyede’s appointment was approved alongside other service chiefs, including Major-General Waheedi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, presiding over the session, described the screening as a constitutional duty to ensure competent leadership for the nation’s armed forces. “Today’s exercise is in keeping with our constitutional duty to provide oversight and ensure that only the most competent, patriotic, and disciplined officers are entrusted with safeguarding our national security,” Akpabio stated.
The Senate had accelerated the confirmation process, rescheduling it from next week to allow the new military chiefs to assume their duties without delay. President Tinubu had formally requested the screening in a letter read to the chamber on Tuesday.
The confirmation marks a significant step in the reorganization of Nigeria’s military leadership amid ongoing security challenges across the country.
