Nigerian Senate Confirms General Oluyede as CDS, Screens New Service Chiefs

The Nigerian Senate confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff and commenced screening other service chiefs for the military. Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the importance of the exercise in ensuring competent and patriotic officials to safeguard national security.

The newly appointed service chiefs were welcomed to the Senate, with a focus on oversight responsibilities to guarantee discipline and professionalism within the armed forces. The screening process marks the beginning of a new leadership era in Nigeria's military.