x

Buhari writes Senate to confirm Yahaya as COAS

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the senate to confirm the appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya.

Buhari’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and read during resumption of plenary on Tuesday.

The President, in the letter, said Yahaya’s appointment was in compliance with the provisions of Section 18 subsection 1 of the Armed Forces Act 2004.

The letter reads in part: “In compliance with the provisions of section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act Cap A20 laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, I hereby forward for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“His CV is herewith attached. It is my hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee in the usual expeditious manner.”

The new nominee takes over from former Chief of Army Staff, Major General Attahiru Ibrahim, who died in a plane crash near the Kaduna International Airport about two weeks ago.

Hot this week

University Education Transformation Requires Collective Effort — Fagbemi

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Attorney General of the Federation...

WAFCON Qualifier: Oshoala, Omewa, Seven Others Hit Super Falcons Camp

Ten-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have...

Kaduna NNPP Suspends Chairman Over Misconduct, Appoints Acting Leader

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Kaduna State chapter of the...

China: Africa’s Most Reliable Companion on Africa’s Path to Development

By:-H.E. Ambassador JIANG Feng, Head of the Mission of the People’s Republic of...

Southern Ijaw Stakeholders caution Tompolo over Bayelsa visit

By Our CorrespondentA coalition of stakeholders and youth...

INSPIRATION:Building a Reliable Humanity: Where Peace and Growth Reign

With Mary EwaLife will always remain a venture—an unfolding...

MRA announces call for entries for 2026 Goodluck Jonathan FOI Awards

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaMedia Rights Agenda (MRA) Thursday,...

Over 50 terrorists neutralize, 70 wounded in severe battle with troops

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaWith renewed vigour and triumph,...

Consumer Protection Commission charges against food adulteration

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Federal Competition and Consumer...

ECOWAS Role in Conflict Management and Resolution of the Malian Crisis

By Abdul Mahmoud YayaleThe protracted crisis in Mali...

Bingham University, commissions multipurpose laboratory, office complex

By Israel Adamu,JosBingham University, Karu,on Thursday achieved...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img