The Senate has confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the Chief of Army Staff.
While confirming him, the Senate asked him to ‘take a bow’ and assume office immediately.
His confirmation came barely an hour after the red chamber cleared General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff.
The confirmation exercise, which took place at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, was under tight security as senators commenced a series of closed and open sessions to vet the nominees.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who presided over the session, said the exercise was a constitutional responsibility designed to ensure that only the most competent and patriotic officers are entrusted with the nation’s security.
Kogi East Senator, Isah Jubrin, attested to Shaibu’s competence and character, describing him as the right man for the job.
“The officer is well known to me. I have known him for 30 years. Shaibu is humble and takes his job very seriously. I want to believe that is an asset.
“I believe he has what it takes to move Nigeria out of the challenges the country is experiencing today,” he said.
