Presidency Welcomes Senate’s Confirmation of New Service Chiefs

By Iyojo Ameh

The Presidency has expressed delight over the Senate’s confirmation of the newly appointed Service Chiefs on Wednesday.

In a statement personally signed by the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, the Presidency commended the Senate for conducting a smooth screening and confirmation process.

Senator Lado stated: “As the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, I facilitated this crucial interface to ensure a smooth and coordinated engagement between the Executive and the Legislature, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to effective governance and national security.”

He described the appointments of Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major Gen. Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, AVM Sunday K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff, as a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s security framework and enhance synergy among the Armed Forces for the protection of the nation’s sovereignty and citizens.

Lado further extended his “profound appreciation to the President of the Senate, the Senate Leadership, and Distinguished Senators for the prompt and thorough consideration that led to the confirmation of the new Service Chiefs.”

He noted that the Senate’s commitment demonstrates the strong collaboration between the Executive and the Legislature in promoting national interest, security, and stability.