Tinubu Writes House, Seeks Confirmation of Service Chiefs

Juliet Akoje in Abuja. 

President Bola Tinubu has written the House of Representatives, seeking the confirmation of the newly appointed service chiefs.

Tinubu’s request was contained in a  letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, which was read at plenary Thursday.

The service chiefs to be confirmed are: Maj. Gen. C.G. Musa, Chief of Defence Staff; Maj. T. A. Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admirral E. A. Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff and AVM H.B. Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff.

According to the letter, the request is in compliance with the provisions of Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act. Cap A20 Laws the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

The president however asked the House to act expeditiously on the request, considering the level of insecurity in the country.

Tinubu had appointed the service chiefs when both Chambers of the National Assembly were on recess.