Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has been confirmed as the Chief of Army Staff by Nigeria’s Senate.
The confirmation today followed the consideration of reports by the Chairman of the sense committee on Army, Sen. Yar’ adua, Abdulaziz Musa (Katsina Central), after which it was unanimously adopted by the upper chamber.
Major General Olufemi Oluyede assumed office as Acting Chief of Army Staff on Friday, November 1, 2024 following the illness and subsequent death of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.