Yusuf Bello| The House of Representatives on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the newly appointed Service Chiefs.
The report of the Committee on Defence was presented by the Chairman, Babajimi Benson, during plenary and considered by the committee of the whole, before it was adopted by the House.
According to the committee chairman, the nominees were thoroughly screened.
The service chiefs are also being screened by the Senate Committee on Defense.
The process had commenced last Wednesday when the new appointees were called upon to share their portfolios as well as their vision if they are confirmed to take on the new roles.
President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the new service chiefs on January 26, following the resignation of the former officers.
The new service chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, Chief of Air Staff; Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff.
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