Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday on Thursday, written to national assembly for the confirmation of the appointed service chiefs.
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, read the president’s request during the plenary session.
It could be recalled that Tinubu, had on June 19, appointed the new service chiefs after given compulsory retirement to those that served under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The service chiefs appointed by Tinubu are Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff; Taoreed Lagbaja, chief of army staff; Emmanuel Ogalla, chief of naval staff; and Hassan Abubakar, chief of air staff.
The letter reads, “In compliance with the provisions of section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act. CAP A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, I am pleased to present for confirmation by the senate the four nominees listed below,” the letter reads.
“The house of representatives is invited to note the current security situation of our country which requires concerted efforts of both the legislature and the executive to ensure a well-protected nation.
“This informed the review of our defence architecture and appointment of new leaders to work in synergy with one another to achieve the level of optimal performance expected of the military.”
The president said he hoped that his request would receive “expeditious consideration” and confirmation by the house of representatives.