ABUJA – The Nigerian Senate commenced the screening of newly appointed military service chiefs on Wednesday, with Lt.-General Olufemi Oluyede, the nominee for Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), taking the lead.
The process began shortly after the officials entered the Senate chamber. Senate President Godswill Akpabio overruled a motion to forgo screening General Oluyede, who was recently confirmed as Chief of Army Staff. Akpabio stated that the new position warranted a fresh appraisal of his experience and plans.
Also present for screening were the nominees for Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Waheedi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, was also in attendance.
President Bola Tinubu had requested an expedited confirmation process for the new military leadership to ensure continuity in the nation’s security architecture. The Senate rescheduled the screening from next week to Wednesday to fast-track their assumption of duty.
