President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lieutenant General OlufemiOluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.

The request, in line with Section 218 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act, was conveyed in a letter read during plenary session by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

Tinubu praised Oluyede’s leadership qualities, noting his “exceptional professionalism and unwavering commitment to national security and stability” since assuming office in an acting capacity.

Tinubu expressed confidence in Oluyede’s ability to drive the progress of the Nigerian Armed Forces and urged the Senate to expedite the confirmation process.