JUST IN: Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief of Army Staff Oluyede, Details Emerge

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

State House, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, as Lieutenant General.

The short ceremony took place at the President’s office, on Tuesday, November 5.

President Tinubu commended the military for its unwavering courage, dedication, and patriotism in maintaining the nation’s security, Daily Trust reported.

“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.

President 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,’’ President Tinubu stated.

Lt. Gen. Oluyede expressed deep 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.

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In a similar story, TheTalk.NG reported that Oluyede, a former coursemate of Lagbaja from the 39th Regular Course, previously served as the 56th Commander of the Infantry Corps based in Jaji, Kaduna state.

He was the coursemate of the indisposed substantive COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

The acting Chief of Army Staff was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1992, effective from 1987 and rose to Major-General in September 2020.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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