According to reports reaching Oyogist.com Major General Farouk Yahaya appointment as the Chief of Army Staff has been confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday.
President Buhari appointed General Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff following the death of Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru who died in a plane crash near Kaduna International Airport penultimate Friday, May 21.
Following his appointment, he has been screened by the Senate and found capable to uphold the position.
The confirmation was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the Joint Committee on Defence and Army on the confirmation of the Nomination of Major General Farouk Yahaya for appointment as Chief of Army Staff of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and presented by the Chairman, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, All Progressives Congress, APC, Sokoto North.
In his presentation, Mr Wamakko said Mr Yahaya met all the requirements expected of him and that there was no petition against his nomination.
He also said the nominee was cleared by the State Security Services (SSS).“He was questioned on ethics, Nigeria’s war on terror and banditry.
The committee was satisfied with the robust interaction with the nominee.“The nomination is in line with section 217 of the constitution.
The committee did not receive any petition and he was cleared by the State Security Services.
The nominee presented his credentials. The committee is satisfied with his general performance.
The committee recommends that general Faruk Yahaya be confirmed as the chief of staff,” he said.
