President Tinubu Elevates Acting COAS to Lieutenant General Rank

President Tinubu Elevates Acting COAS to Lieutenant General On November 5, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promoted Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff, to the rank of Lieutenant General.The promotion ceremony took place at the State House, where President Tinubu personally decorated the acting army chief in his office....(CONTINUE READING)

During the ceremony, President Tinubu praised the military for its steadfast courage, commitment, and patriotism in safeguarding the nation’s security.The President reassured the military that the government would continue to heed their advice and work towards ensuring the nation remains on a path of peace and progress.

President Tinubu attributed the progress made in combating terrorism and banditry to the effective collaboration within the armed forces, urging the service chiefs to maintain strong unity for the country’s benefit.Lt. Gen. Oluyede expressed sincere gratitude for the honor, acknowledging the significance of the moment, and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the vision of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, while working towards ensuring peace throughout the nation.

Lieutenant General Oluyede (N/9318) was commissioned as a second lieutenant on September 19, 1992, as part of the 39 Regular Course, with seniority backdated to September 12, 1987.The newly promoted acting Chief of Army Staff has been involved in multiple key operations, including the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) mission in Liberia, Operation Harmony IV in Bakassi, and Operation Hadin Kai in the North East.