- President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.
- The request is in line with Section 218 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act.
- President Tinubu praised Oluyede’s leadership qualities, noting his exceptional professionalism and commitment to national security and stability.
- The Senate has referred the matter to its Committee on the Army for screening and further consideration.
President Bola Tinubu has sent a formal request to the Senate, seeking confirmation of Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff ¹ ² ³. This move follows Oluyede’s assumption of office in an acting capacity, after the tragic death of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
In his letter to the Senate, President Tinubu highlighted Oluyede’s exceptional leadership qualities, citing his professionalism and unwavering commitment to national security and stability. The President expressed confidence in Oluyede’s ability to drive the progress of the Nigerian Armed Forces and urged the Senate to expedite the confirmation process.
The Senate has subsequently referred the matter to its Committee on the Army, directing it to screen the nominee and report back to the plenary for further consideration.
