- Lawmakers held both open and closed-door sessions
- the screening was a constitutional duty
- He urged lawmakers to keep questions minimal
The Senate has confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff, instructing him to “take a bow” and resume duties immediately.
Eko Hot Blog reports that his confirmation came shortly after General Olufemi Oluyede was approved as Chief of Defence Staff, marking the beginning of the Senate’s screening process for President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed service chiefs.
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The exercise, which took place at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, was conducted under tight security. Lawmakers held both open and closed-door sessions to assess the nominees’ credentials and readiness for the nation’s top military positions.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who presided over the session, emphasized that the screening was a constitutional duty meant to ensure only capable and patriotic officers are entrusted with safeguarding the country.
He urged lawmakers to keep questions minimal since a detailed session would be held behind closed doors.
Senator Isah Jubrin of Kogi East expressed strong confidence in Shaibu’s abilities, describing him as a disciplined and humble officer with over three decades of distinguished service.
The confirmation of both Shaibu and Oluyede reflects the Senate’s commitment to swiftly approve President Tinubu’s security leadership reshuffle aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s defence architecture.
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