Breaking: Senate Confirms Shaibu As Nigeria’s New Chief Of Army Staff Amid Tight Security

His confirmation came less than an hour after General Olufemi Oluyede was cleared as Chief of Defence Staff, continuing the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed service chiefs.

The session, held at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, took place under tight security, with lawmakers alternating between open and closed-door deliberations to assess the nominees.

Presiding over the exercise, Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the process as a constitutional responsibility to ensure that only the most capable and patriotic officers lead Nigeria’s Armed Forces.

“There’s no need for extensive questioning, as we’ll engage them further during the closed session,” Akpabio told senators.

During deliberations, Senator Isah Jubrin (Kogi East) endorsed Shaibu’s appointment, attesting to his competence, humility, and professionalism.

“The officer is well known to me; I’ve known him for over 30 years. Shaibu is diligent, disciplined, and serious about his work. I believe he has what it takes to help Nigeria overcome its current challenges,” Jubrin said.

The confirmation of Shaibu and Oluyede underscores the Senate’s commitment to fast-tracking the approval of Tinubu’s security team — a move aimed at revamping the nation’s defence architecture and intensifying the fight against insecurity nationwide.