The Senate, today confirmed the appointment of the immediate-past Service Chiefs as non-career ambassadors. Those confirmed are: former Chief of Defence Staff, Abayomi Olonisakin; former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai; former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ibas and former Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar. The former Intelligence Chief, Mohammed S Usman, was also confirmed. Picture caption: The ex Service Chiefs The confirmation comes three weeks after they were appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as non-career ambassadors. However, the confirmation came amidst two petitions against the nominees and criticisms by some…
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