The new service chiefs-designates were on Wednesday screened at the House of Representatives.
Much of the grilling occured behind closed doors after the brief opening session.
The service chiefs-designates are Maj. Gen. Lucky lrabor, chief of defence staff; Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff; Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo, chief of naval staff; and Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao, chief of air staff.
Speaking before the lawmakers, Irabor said: “If confirmed, my intention is to foster a better Armed Forces that is capable of making effectively, the imperatives of the Constitution. By so doing, I intend to have some pillars that are allied to this broad focus of leadership. This may not come out as a vision because I believe that visions are meant for institutions and not individuals.
“As a military commander, I intend to have leadership focus in outlining the broad areas. To this, I intend to build a very professional Armed Forces that is effective, agile, result-oriented and of course, one that is loyal to constituted authority.”
Attahiru said, “I will provide the right leadership for the Nigerian Army in this trying time of our nation’s history. Our best will be hinged on my command philosophy. I want a Nigerian Army that is professionally repositioned to defeat all adversaries in a giant environment.
“The Armed Forces will work in a societal approach where every Nigerian will be part of the security architecture to bring an end to our current security challenges. The vision is embedded in the command philosophy, buy on specific pillars such as readiness, the duty to country, dependability and continuous leadership development.
“For particular emphasis, mission readiness, training, functional manning and equipment, loyalty and sacrifice to the fatherland and continuous leadership development. We will build an army that will be innovative in the 21st century.”
Speaker of the House Femi Gbajabiamila had last week read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari, seeking the confirmation of the new service chiefs.
