President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
In a statement on Friday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga explained that the request aligns with the constitutional and legal provisions of the country.
“President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff,” Onanuga said.
The letter was sent in accordance with Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act.
Oluyede was initially appointed as the Acting Chief of Army Staff on October 30 after the illness of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
However, General Lagbaja passed away on November 5 and was laid to rest in Abuja.
The presidential spokesman expressed President Tinubu’s confidence in Oluyede’s leadership abilities, professional integrity, and wealth of experience to effectively lead the army and contribute to national security and stability.
