- President Bola Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
- Oluyede replaces Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently sick and undergoing treatment abroad.
- Oluyede will serve as COAS until Lagbaja’s return.
- Oluyede was previously the 56th Commander of the Infantry Corps in Jaji, Kaduna.
- He has 30+ years of military experience, with notable commands and operations.
- Oluyede graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy (39th Regular Course).
- He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1992 and rose to Major-General in September 2020.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff, COAS, due to Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja’s ongoing medical leave abroad . Oluyede will serve in this position until Lagbaja’s return.
As the 56th Commander of the Infantry Corps in Jaji, Kaduna, Oluyede brings extensive experience to his new role . His military career spans over three decades, with notable commands including Platoon Commander and adjutant at 65 Battalion, Company Commander at 177 Guards Battalion, and Commandant Amphibious Training School .
Oluyede’s leadership skills have been recognized through various honors, such as the Corps Medal of Honour, Grand Service Star, and Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award . He’s also participated in key operations, including the ECOMOG Mission in Liberia and Operation HADIN KAI in North East Nigeria .
Here are some key highlights of Oluyede’s profile:
• Early Life and Education: Born into a military-inclined family, Oluyede graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy as part of the 39th Regular Course .
• Military Career: Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1992, effective from 1987, and rose to Major-General in September 2020 .
• Key Commands: Held various commands, including 65 Battalion, 177 Guards Battalion, and Amphibious Training School .
• Awards and Honors: Received Corps Medal of Honour, Grand Service Star, and Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award .
