Meet Major General Olufemi Oluyede, the new acting Chief of Army Staff in Nigeria, kicking off his duty this Friday! Get the scoop!
In a significant shift in Nigeria’s military leadership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This transition comes as the country looks to strengthen its military strategies amidst various challenges. Maj. Gen. Oluyede is set to assume his new position on Friday, November 1, with a handover ceremony scheduled at the Defence Headquarters conference room—a clear indication that the government is eager for a smooth transition in military command.
At 56 years old, the newly appointed COAS, Maj. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, brings with him a wealth of experience, having climbed the military ranks since being commissioned as a second lieutenant. Interestingly, he shares a notable history with Nigeria’s music industry as he and renowned musician Lagbaja were coursemates in the 39th Regular Course at the Nigerian Defence Academy. So one could say, while he’s all about defense, he probably knows a thing or two about keeping the party going!
As Maj. Gen. Oluyede steps into this pivotal role, he will hold the fort pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun, ensuring that Nigeria’s armed forces continue to operate smoothly. With security concerns at the forefront of national issues, his appointment comes at a critical time, requiring not just leadership but also innovative strategies to tackle the ever-evolving landscape of security in Nigeria.
But here’s a fun twist: did you know that Lagbaja, the musician, is famous for his unique mask and musical style? And now, as Oluyede takes the helm, we can't help but wonder if there's more than one way to beat the drums for national security! Let’s hope he can dance to the rhythm of military discipline while keeping those beats of fun alive!
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede will assume duties on Friday, November 1.
The president of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), ...
The handover ceremony would be held at the Defence Headquarters conference room at 10am. The acting Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Olufemi Oluyede, ...
The new appointee is Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede. Onanuga said Oluyede will hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the.
At 56 years old, he and Lagbaja are coursemates from the 39th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy. Oluyede was commissioned as a second lieutenant in ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointment Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, as the acting Chief of Army Staff. The presidency in statement, ...
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, a Major-General ,will assume duties from Friday November 1, 2024. The assumption ceremony, which is ...
Oluyede, was appointed Wednesday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new Chief of Army Staff, will be presented with the Nigerian army flag by the Chief of ...
The newly appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Friday, assumed command as the first officer to be so appointed in that ...
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, a Major-General ,will assume duties from Friday November 1, 2024.
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General Musa urged all officers, including Principal Staff Officers at Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding, and Corps Commanders, to fully support ...
Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna. By Donatus Anichukwueze.
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Major General Olufemi Oluyede has formally assumed his duties as the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) following a handover ceremony at the Defence ...
Major General Olufemi Oluyede has formally taken over as the Acting Chief of Army Staff in a handover ceremony at the Defence Headquarters.