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President Tinubu Appoints Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff
President Bola Tinubu has designated Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the new acting Chief of Army Staff.
This information was revealed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
He indicated that Oluyede will serve in this capacity until the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently unwell and undergoing treatment overseas.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
“Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja,” the statement read.
Until his recent appointment, Oluyede held the position of the 56th Commander of the prestigious Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, located in Jaji, Kaduna.
At 56 years of age, Oluyede shares a history with Lagbaja as both were coursemates in the 39th Regular Course.
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He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1992, with an effective date of 1987, and achieved the rank of Major-General in September 2020.
Throughout his career, Oluyede has undertaken numerous command roles since his commissioning as an officer. His positions have included Platoon Commander and adjutant at the 65 Battalion, Company Commander at the 177 Guards Battalion, Staff Officer for the Guards Brigade, and Commandant of the Amphibious Training School.
General Oluyede has been actively involved in various operations, such as the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) Mission in Liberia, Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi, and Operation HADIN KAI in the North East, where he led the 27 Task Force Brigade.
For his distinguished service across multiple operational fields, Oluyede has received numerous accolades, including the Corps Medal of Honour, the Grand Service Star, successful completion of the Staff Course, and membership in the National Institute.