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Oluyede Takes Reins as Nigerian Army Chief

by Jay Boss December 9, 2024, 12:50 pm

Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has officially taken over as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army, following a symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at the Army Headquarters. This ceremony marks the beginning of his tenure, which was confirmed by the Senate and House of Representatives.

Oluyede’s appointment was made by President Bola Tinubu on October 30, in an acting capacity, after the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Interestingly, Oluyede and Lagbaja were coursemates and members of the 39th Regular Course of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA).

Prior to his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna. He has had a distinguished military career, rising from the rank of second lieutenant in 1992 to Major General in September 2020.