By Festus Fifen

The Presidency on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over Senate’s smooth screening and prompt confirmation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominees as Service Chiefs.

In a statement, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, lauded the coordinated engagement between the Executive and Legislature, noting he facilitated the interface to ensure seamless consideration in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to effective governance and national security.

In his words, “The appointment of Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major Gen. Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, AVM Sunday K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff represents a strategic step toward strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and fostering synergy among the Armed Forces,” Lado said.

He extended “profound appreciation” to the President of the Senate, the Senate leadership, and Distinguished Senators for their prompt and thorough consideration, adding that the confirmation underscores strong Executive–Legislature collaboration in advancing the national interest and ensuring the nation’s security and stability.