The House of Representatives during Thursday plenary confirmed the appointment of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff.
The lawmakers consented to his appointment sequel to the adoption of the recommendations of the report of the Ad-hoc Committee chaired by the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson.
Speaking on the synopsis of the report, Hon. Benson said: “On the 26th of November 2024, the Parliament graciously appointed us to screen the acting Chief of Army Staff. We did that yesterday; we reviewed his CV, and we questioned him on various issues, which included interagency synergy and civilian-military relationships.
“Our observation is that General Oluyede is fit and proper and gave a very good account of himself. In conclusion, we request that the House approve his appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.”
According to him, the ad hoc committee carefully and thoroughly engaged with the nominee for the position of Chief of Army Staff and was satisfied with his academic and professional qualifications, exposure, conduct, character, experience, and general performance.
The ad hoc committee also observed that he displayed a wide knowledge of tactics and military operations as exhibited during his acting capacity.
“Consequently, the ad hoc committee does hereby recommend that Lt. Gen. Oluyede be confirmed as the Chief of Army Staff of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, having successfully undergone the screening process of the committee.”
The recommendation was unanimously adopted by the House.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had, in a letter sent to the Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, observed that “Lieutenant General Oluyede has been serving diligently in an active capacity since his appointment.
“He has displayed exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the security and continued stability of our nation and the progress of our Armed Forces.”
Lieutenant General Oluyede was appointed to act as the Chief of Army Staff following the illness and subsequent death of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.
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