The service chiefs recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have been confirmed by the House of Representatives.
Their confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the House adhoc committee which screened them.
President Tinubu appointed the new service chiefs on June 19, 2023, exactly three weeks after his inauguration.
The service chiefs confirmed are Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff), Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja (Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (Chief of Naval Staff), and AVM Hassan Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff).
On Monday, the green chamber commenced the screening of the service chiefs days after the red chamber confirmed the appointment of the military chiefs.
Majority Leader of the House, Julius Ihonvbere led the screening committee.
Chairman, Adhoc Committee of the House, Babajimi Benson, had said members of the Armed Forces must adhere strictly to the provisions of the Appropriation Act and urged them to work in synergy by sharing intelligence.
He had said that the performances of the service chiefs would be reviewed by the National Assembly if they are confirmed.
