Tinubu writes Senate, seeks affirmation of Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

President Bola Tinubu has despatched a letter to the Senate in search of affirmation of Lieutenant Basic Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede’s appointment because the substantive Chief of Army Staff.

Within the letter despatched right now, Tinubu seeks Oluyede’s affirmation in accordance with the availability of Part 218(2) of the 1999 Structure as amended and Part 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act.

Tinubu appointed Oluyede because the Appearing Chief of Army Staff on October 30 following the sickness of Lieutenant Basic Taoreed Lagbaja.

Basic Lagbaja, nevertheless, died on 5 November.

An announcement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Friday stated Tinubu is assured concerning the management qualities, skilled integrity, and expertise of Oluyede to guide and encourage the military to make sure nationwide safety and stability.

Earlier than he was appointed Appearing Chief of Army Staff, Oluyede, a member of the thirty ninth Common Course, like his predecessor, served because the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Military, based mostly in Jaji, Kaduna.

He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1992, efficient from 1987. He rose to Main-Basic in September 2020.

Since his commissioning as an officer, Oluyede has held many command positions. He was Platoon Commander and adjutant at 65 Battalion, Firm Commander at 177 Guards Battalion, Workers Officer within the Guards Brigade, and Commandant of the Amphibious Coaching School.

Basic Oluyede participated in a number of operations, together with the Financial Neighborhood of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) Mission in Liberia, Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi, and Operation HADIN KAI within the North East theatre of operations, the place he commanded 27 Activity Power Brigade.

For his meritorious service in varied fields of operations, he has earned many honours, together with the Corps Medal of Honour, the Grand Service Star, Passing the Workers Course, and Membership within the Nationwide Institute.

Others are the Subject Command Medal, the Subject Command Medal of Honour, and the Subject Coaching Medal.

Oluyede additionally acquired the coveted Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award.

He’s married and has three youngsters.