The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of all four new service chiefs nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari in January.
The nomination of Maj. General Lucky Eluonye Onyenucheya Irabor is confirmed as Chief of Defence Staff
The nomination of Maj. General Ibrahim Attahiru is confirmed as Chief of Army Staff.
The nomination of Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo is confirmed as Chief of Naval Staff
The nomination of Air Vice Marshal Isiaka O. Amao is confirmed as Chief of Air Staff.
The confirmation followed a motion moved by Senator Aliyu Wamakko for Senate to receive and consider the report of the Committee on Defence.
The motion was seconded by Senator Betty Apiafi.