Just in: Senate screens service chiefs

Just in: Senate screens service chiefs

The Senate has commenced the screening of the service chiefs nominated by President Bola Tinubu.

The service chief nominees 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.

Last week, Tinubu wrote to the national assembly, seeking a confirmation of the security chiefs.

The nominees were given a few minutes to introduce themselves.

They later spoke briefly about their careers and how the country had grappled with security challenges as well as how they intend to mitigate them.

Lagbaja said he would work with other security chiefs to ensure that the country is secured.

“I have identified some pillars on which my leadership will rest and these include sound leadership,” he said.

Ogalla said, “I have served in various capacities. I wish to state that if given the opportunity to serve as the chief of naval staff, I will give my best. I fully understand the challenges facing the navy.”

The screening later went into a closed session.