The Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff.

Oluyede, alongside other recently appointed service chiefs, appeared before the Senate at the National Assembly for screening earlier in the day.

The nominees arrived at the National Assembly Complex around 10 a.m., accompanied by several senior military officers.

Following a brief screening session conducted under tight security, the Senate cleared General Oluyede barely an hour after his arrival.