The Senate has commenced screening of the recently appointed Service Chiefs.
President Bola Tinubu had in a letter to the Senate read on Monday, requested that the Upper Chamber confirm the nomination of the Service Chiefs.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio did not disclose when the service chiefs will be screened but indicated that the screening will be conducted during plenary.
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Below are updates from the screening.
He says the armed forces under his watch will continue to serve Nigerians dutifully.
He asks the Senate to confirm his appointment.
12:12 – He says if confirmed by the Senate , he shall do his best to justify the confidence imposed in him by President Tinubu and Nigerians.
12:10 – Chief of Army Staff takes the podium. He says Nigeria has gone through challenging security situations which have impacted on the economy and entire fabric of the society and making governance more challenging.
He adds that insecurity has distorted the development plan of Nigeria and therefore demands new skills that are proactive, adaptive and inclusive and this is what he will be bringing on board as Chief of Army Staff.
12:09 – Gen Musa says the Armed Forces under his watch will continue to serve Nigerians dutifully. He asks the Senate to confirm his appointment.
12:08 – Chief of Defense Staff, Maj. Gen. C.G Musa, is first to speak.
He says the Armed Forces is working tirelessly to safeguard the country.
12:06 – The Service Chiefs are set to briefly introduce themselves before the lawmakers.
12:04 – The Service Chiefs are now inside the Senate Chamber.
Upon resumption of plenary on Thursday, the Upper Chamber suspended its rules to allow the Service Chiefs enter into the chamber.
The Service Chiefs Are:
Maj. Gen. C.G Musa, Chief of Defence Staff
Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff
Rear Admiral E. A Ogalla Chief of Naval Staff
AVM H.B Abubakar Chief of Air Staff
DIG Kayode Egbetokun Acting Inspector-General of Police
Maj. Gen. EPA Undiandeye Chief of Defense Intelligence
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