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Oluyede assumes office as acting Chief of Army Staff Credit: X|DefenceInfoNG
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, promoted the acting Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Olufemi Oluyede, to the rank of Lieutenant General.
The decoration with the new rank was performed during a ceremony held at the State House, Abuja.
Tinubu, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, appointed Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff, pending the return of the ailing COAS, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja.
Lagbaja had been reportedly sick and recuperating abroad.
“The decoration of the acting army chief was held at the President’s office,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement he signed Tuesday.
The statement is titled, ‘President Tinubu decorates acting Chief of Army Staff Oluyede with new rank, pledges better days ahead for Nigerians.’
Tinubu commended the military for its unwavering courage, dedication, and patriotism in maintaining the nation’s security.
“It is both an honour and a privilege to decorate you today.
“This recognition reflects your commitment and service to the Nigerian military, which speaks volumes through your exemplary record.
“We recognise all that you have been doing to ensure the country is safe and stable,” the President said.
Tinubu assured the military that the government would always listen to their advice and keep the country on the path of peace and prosperity.
“We are facing challenges, but progress is being made,” he added.
The President attributed the success recorded in tackling terrorism and banditry to the ‘synergy’ in the armed forces and urged the service chiefs to sustain harmony in their relationship for the betterment of the country.
“The synergy among you has calmed the country, and we need that stability to continue. We need to assure all citizens that prosperity is not far from them,” Tinubu stated.
Lt Gen Oluyede expressed gratitude and acknowledged the solemnity of the occasion.
He reiterated his commitment to upholding the vision of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, and to maintaining peace across the country.
Lt Gen Oluyede (N/9318) was granted the Regular Combatant Commission as second lieutenant as a member of the 39 Regular Course on September 19, 1992, with seniority in the same rank effective September 12, 1987.
The acting Chief of Army Staff participated in several operations, including the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group mission in Liberia, Operation Harmony IV in Bakassi, and Operation Hadin Kai in the North East.
