Tinubu decorates Appearing Military Chief Oluyede with new rank

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday adorned the appearing Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, with the rank of Lieutenant Common at a ceremony held on the State Home, Abuja.

The ornament of the appearing military chief was held on the President’s workplace, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, stated in a press release.

Tinubu recommended the army for its unwavering braveness, dedication, and patriotism in sustaining the nation’s safety.

“It’s each an honour and a privilege to brighten you as we speak,” the President acknowledged.

“This recognition displays your dedication and repair to the Nigerian army, which speaks volumes by your exemplary document.

“We recognise all that you’ve been doing to make sure the nation is secure and secure,” the President stated.

He assured the army that the federal government would at all times hearken to their recommendation and preserve the nation on the trail of peace and prosperity.
“We face challenges, however progress is being made,” he added.

The President attributed the success recorded in tackling terrorism and banditry to the “synergy’’ within the armed forces and urged the service chiefs to maintain concord of their relationship for the betterment of the nation.

“The synergy amongst you has calmed the nation, and we want that stability to proceed. We have to guarantee all residents that prosperity will not be removed from them,” President Tinubu acknowledged.

Oluyede expressed gratitude and acknowledged the solemnity of the event.

He reiterated his dedication to upholding the imaginative and prescient of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, and to sustaining peace throughout the nation.

Oluyede was granted Common Combatant Fee as second lieutenant, member of the 39 Common Course, on Sept. 19, 1992, with seniority in the identical rank efficient Sept. 12, 1987.

He participated in a number of operations, together with the Financial Group of West African States Monitoring Group mission in Liberia, Operation Concord IV in Bakassi, and Operation Hadin Kai within the North East. (NAN)