- Acting Chief of Army Staff Appointment: President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) .
- Temporary Replacement: Oluyede will serve as COAS until the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently undergoing treatment abroad.
- Oluyede’s Background: Major General Oluyede was the 56th Commander of the Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army in Jaji, Kaduna, and has held various command positions throughout his career.
- Notable Experience: Oluyede participated in international and domestic operations, including the ECOMOG Mission in Liberia and Operation HADIN KAI in the North East.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), filling the role temporarily while Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja is indisposed. Oluyede brings extensive experience to the position, having served as the 56th Commander of the Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army in Jaji, Kaduna.
With a distinguished military career spanning over three decades, Oluyede has held various command positions, including Platoon Commander, Company Commander, and Commandant of the Amphibious Training School. His notable experience includes participation in international and domestic operations, such as the ECOMOG Mission in Liberia and Operation HADIN KAI in the North East.
