Senate To Screen Minister Of Defence Nominee Today Wednesday

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

The Nigerian Senate will screen President Bola Tinubu’s nominee as Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa today Wednesday at plenary.

A statement from the office of the majority leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele explains that the Senate is in possession of the request of President Tinubu to confirm the defence minister nominee.

The statement adds that the letter will be read on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, after which, the screening of the nominee will proceed immediately.

Opeyemi explained that Senate cannot delay such a request at this crucial time, because it touches the core interest of our nation.