President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, decorated the new
service chiefs at the council chambers of the presidential villa, Abuja.
He told the service chiefs they have a “short time” to
deliver.
Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, is now a full-star
general. He was a lieutenant-general.
Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, was decorated with
the rank of lieutenant-general after his promotion from major general.
Awwal Gambo, chief of naval staff, is now a vice admiral, up
from rear admiral.
Isiaka Amao, chief of air staff, was decorated with the rank
of air marshal, a step above air vice marshal.
Promoting newly appointed service chiefs has become a
tradition since Nigeria transited to democracy in 1999.
Buhari announced the appointment of the new service chiefs
in January.
Following their screening by the senate, they were confirmed
on Tuesday.
Aliyu Wamakko, chairman of the joint committees on army,
navy and air force, who presented a report for the consideration of the senate
during the screening, had said the service chiefs met the requirements expected
of them.
The chairman said no petition was received against the nominations.
“Their nominations are in line with the constitution. The
committee did not receive any petition against them. That they are experienced
public servants,” he had said.
The ceremony was witnessed by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo;
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF); Bashir
Magashi, defense minister, and Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to the
president.
The new service chiefs were also accompanied to the ceremony
by their wives and some other senior officers of the Nigerian armed forces.
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