In a statement released on Wednesday, Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff.
Oluyede assumes the role temporarily, pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently abroad for medical treatment.
A seasoned military officer, Oluyede boasts an impressive career spanning over three decades. His previous roles include:
Commander, Infantry Corps, Nigerian Army (Jaji, Kaduna)
Platoon Commander and Adjutant, 65 Battalion
Company Commander, 177 Guards Battalion
Staff Officer, Guards Brigade
Commandant, Amphibious Training School
Commander, 27 Task Force Brigade (Operation HADIN KAI)
Oluyede’s notable operations include:
ECOMOG Mission in Liberia
Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi
Operation HADIN KAI in the Northeast
His dedication has earned him several honors:
Corps Medal of Honour
Grand Service Star
Recognition for Passing the Staff Course
Membership in the National Institute
As Acting Chief of Army Staff, Oluyede brings strategic leadership and expertise to the role.
