BREAKING: House Of Reps Commences Screening Of Service Chiefs

2023-07-17 11:47:00

Independent Newspapers Nigeria

ABUJA - Nigeria's House of Representatives, on Monday, commenced the screening of the service chiefs recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu.

The screening committee was led by the Majority Leader of the House, Honourable Julius Ihonvbere.

The service chiefs include Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff), Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja (Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (Chief of Naval Staff), and AVM Hassan Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff).

The screening Chaired by Chairman of Defense Committee, Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos). He said members of the Armed Forces must adhere strictly to the glory provisions of the Appropriation Act and urged them to work in synergy by sharing intelligence.

He further said the performances of the service chiefs would be reviewed by the National Assembly if they are confirmed.

2023-07-17 News