Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to confirm his newly appointed service chiefs. Buhari’s appeal was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and was read by the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan.
A statement by Lawan’s spokesman, Ezrel Tabiowo said the letter was dated January 27, 2021.
According to Tabiowo: “The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs.
“The request which was contained in a letter dated 27th January 2021, was read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, during plenary on Tuesday. ”
The letter reads: “In compliance with the provisions of Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act. Cap A20 Laws the Federation of Nigeria 2004, I hereby forward for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of the under listed officer as the Chief of Defence Staff and Services Chiefs of the Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The new Service Chiefs to be confirmed are Chief of Defence Staff Major-General Leo Irabor; Chief of Army Staff Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru; Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo and Chief of Air Staff, Air-Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao.
They are to replace the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.
Details shortly…
