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President Bola Tinubu has submitted a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of the newly appointed service chiefs.
The letter was directed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and was read during the plenary session held on Tuesday in Abuja.
It includes the confirmation of Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff Major-General Waheedi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Idi Abbas; Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke; and Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General Emmanuel Undiendeye.
In the letter, President Tinubu urged the Senate to act swiftly on the confirmation of these appointments.
The request has been referred to the Committee of the Whole for the screening and confirmation of the nominees scheduled for next week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did President Tinubu send a letter to the Senate?
President Tinubu sent the letter to request the confirmation of the newly appointed service chiefs.
Who are the newly appointed service chiefs?
The newly appointed service chiefs include Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff Major-General Waheedi Shaibu, Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke, and Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General Emmanuel Undiendeye.
What action did President Tinubu request from the Senate?
President Tinubu requested the Senate to expedite the confirmation process for the newly appointed service chiefs.
