President Bola Tinubu has approached the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff, COAS. The appeal is in line with Section 218 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act, and was conveyed to the lawmakers in a letter read during a plenary session this afternoon by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Accordingly, the president has praised Oluyede’s leadership qualities, noting his “exceptional professionalism and unwavering commitment to national security and stability” since assuming office in an acting capacity.
Tinubu has expressed confidence in Oluyede’s ability to lead the Nigerian Armed Forces and urged the Senate to expedite the confirmation process so that the Army chief will be focused.
The statement partly reads; “In accordance with constitutional provisions and armed forces regulations, his qualifications, experience, and contributions make him well suited for this vital role,” stressing the need for continuity in the Nigerian Army’s leadership.
Meanwhile, the Senate has referred the matter to its Committee on the Army, directing it to screen the nominee and report back to the plenary for further consideration.
Recall vigil360 report that Oluyede was appointed on acting capacity after the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, become incapacitated and later died.