.As Maj Gen Waidi Shaibu takes over as 25th COAS
IGNATIUS OKOROCHA, Abuja
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro as Minister of the Federation.
Confirmation of Dr Doro’s ministerial appointment by the Senate followed a brief appearance he made before it in plenary .
During the brief screening session , Dr Doro, who hails from Plateau State , told Senators that he would bring his enormous experience and certification across the facets of Pharmacy , Medicine, Law and Insurance to bear on impactful policy crafting and implementation
He specifically stated that if assigned a humanitarian portfolio as a minister, that ecosystem shall be used to solve humanitarian crisis.
He said : ” I intend to contribute my quota to the Renewed Hope Agenda by transferring the different experiences to help in policy crafting and implementation.
I should be a voice that’ll impact the country positively.
” Should I be assigned the humanitarian ministry? What I will be looking to do in order to bring some innovation into the ministry will be to create a humanitarian ecosystem that is efficient, that is transparent, and that is centered on the person that is being cared for.
“And this is with a view to bringing dignity to the individual, to ensure that the needs of this individual is met. And this will be done based on principles that are well established in providing humanitarian action.
“Things around impartiality, things around independence, things about just being human in our care for people”.
Apparently impressed by the knowledge and competencies displayed by the nominee, the Senate on the strength of motion moved by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (Ondo South ), which was seconded by Senator Diket Plang ( Plateau Central) , told him to take a bow and leave and thereafter, confirmed his nomination.
.As Maj.Gen. Waidi Shaibu takes over as 25th COAS
However, Major General Waidi Shaibu has formally assumed duty as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS), succeeding Olufemi Oluyede, who now serves as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
The handing over ceremony was held at the Army Headquarters in Abuja , following the colourful handing and taking over ceremony between the COAS, Major General Waidi Shaibu and the incoming Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, Abuja.
In his remarks, the new COAS, Major General Waidi Shaibu, commended Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for his outstanding leadership, mentorship and unwavering support to the Nigerian Army.
He lauded the outgoing Chief’s achievements, particularly in the areas of equipment procurement, infrastructural development and the “Soldier First” concept, which prioritized troop welfare and operational readiness.
Major General Shaibu pledged to consolidate and build on the remarkable legacies of his predecessor, while enhancing synergy among security agencies and government institutions to strengthen national security.
He further assured that he would carefully review the current security situation and respond swiftly to evolving threats, emphasizing his commitment to improving operational efficiency and troop morale.
“I salute the courage, passion, resilience and discipline of our troops in the field. Their sacrifices remain the cornerstone of our collective success,” the new Army Chief stated.
While appreciating the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for finding him worthy of the position, the COAS led the NA senior officers in observing one minute silence for the repose of the souls of departed comrades.
In his valedictory address, the outgone COAS and incoming CDS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, expressed profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership and for the privilege to serve as COAS and now as CDS.
He praised the officers and soldiers of the NA for their dedication, diligence and sacrifice in the discharge of their duties, urging them to extend the same loyalty and commitment to the new COAS.
“The mission remains the same — to ensure the security of lives and defend the territorial integrity of our nation,” he affirmed.
Earlier in his remarks, the immediate past Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, extolled the exemplary leadership of the outgone Chief, describing him as a selfless and visionary leader whose contributions to the Nigerian Army will be remembered by posterity.
The ceremony featured the signing of the handing and taking over notes, decoration of the new Chief with the Army Headquarters insignia, inspection of the quarter guard and group photographs with principal staff officers and field commanders.
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