President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. This request aligns with Section 218 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act.
In a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu commended Oluyede’s exceptional leadership qualities, professionalism, and commitment to national security and stability. The President expressed confidence in Oluyede’s ability to drive progress in the Nigerian Armed Forces and urged the Senate to expedite the confirmation process.
Oluyede’s qualifications, experience, and contributions make him well-suited for this vital role, Tinubu added, emphasizing the need for continuity in the Nigerian Army’s leadership. The Senate has referred the matter to its Committee on the Army for screening and further consideration.
Oluyede assumed the role following the death of former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja. Initially, Tinubu appointed Oluyede as Acting Chief of Staff after Lagbaja’s illness, and he later took over the role after Lagbaja’s passing.
