The President, in the letter requesting the confirmation of the appointment of the former CDS and Service Chiefs, also sought the confirmation of Air Vice Marshal Muhammad S. Usman (Rtd) as a non-career Ambassador-Designate.
According to a statement on Tuesday afternoon by Ezrel Tabiowo, Special Assistant (Press) to President of the Senate, the request was contained in a letter dated 4th February 2021, and read during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, immediately after the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings.
According to President Buhari, the appointment was duly carried out in accordance to section 171(1),(2)(c) & sub-section (4) of 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.