President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the House of Representatives to confirm Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The president’s request was conveyed in a letter read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s plenary session. Tinubu stated that Oluyede’s confirmation aligns with Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and […]

President Tinubu appointed Mr Oluyede as the acting COAS in October following the illness and subsequent death of the former army chief, Taoreed Lagbaja.

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of Lieutenant General, Olufemui Oluyede to the House of Representatives for confirmation as the Chief of Army