Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the President, has written a letter to the Senate requesting confirmation for the recently appointed Service Chiefs.
During the plenary session on Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter, announcing that the Service Chiefs would undergo screening in the Senate chamber at a later date to be announced.
Akpabio clarified that due to the absence of relevant Standing Committees in the Senate, the screening process would be conducted by the entire Senate as the Committee of the Whole.
The nominated service chiefs awaiting confirmation are as follows: Maj. Gen. C.G Musa as Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. T. A Lagbaja as Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral E. A Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff, and AVM H.B Abubakar as Chief of Air Staff.
In the letter, the President stated that the request aligned with the provisions of Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act, Cap A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
During the break of the National Assembly, the President made the appointments of the service chiefs.
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Part of the letter read, “In compliance with the provisions of Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act, Cap A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, I am pleased to present the four nominees listed below as Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs for the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for confirmation by the Senate.
“The Senate is urged to consider the current security situation of our country, which necessitates joint efforts from the legislature and the executive to ensure a well-protected nation.”
The letter further added, “Maj. Gen. C.G Musa, Chief of Defence Staff; Maj. T. A Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral E. A. Ogalla Chief of Naval Staff and AVM H.B Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff.
“This decision was influenced by a review of our Defence Architecture and the appointment of new leaders who will work collaboratively to achieve the desired level of performance expected from the Military.
“I trust that the Senate will consider and confirm this request promptly.”
