By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The House of Representatives has confirmed Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.
This followed the presentation of screening report by the house committee on defence.
The Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Mr Babajimi Benson, while presenting the report, explained that confirmation of Lt.Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Substantive Chief of Army Staff, would help in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other forms of security challenges facing the nation, based on his pedigree.
The Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary, while approving the report of the Committee for the Confirmation of Lieutenant General Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff, commended the Committee for the thorough job.
Earlier before the commencement of the plenary the House went on a closed-door meeting which lasted for about two and a half hours.
The House adjourned until next Tuesday to allow for further consultation and consideration ahead of the presentation and debate on the tax reform bills.
