Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, today in Abuja, takes over as the 24th Chief of Army Staff.
He replaces Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja who died recently after a brief illness.
A formal ceremony entailing the lowering and raising of the command flag was staged at the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Monday to start off his leadership.
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Oluyede’s appointment followed his nomination by President Bola Tinubu on October 30, stepping into the role after the passing of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
His position was confirmed by both the Senate and House of Representatives, ensuring his leadership was officially endorsed.
Prior to this role, Oluyede was the Commander of the elite Infantry Corps, headquartered in Jaji, Kaduna.
The 56-year-old officer was commissioned in 1992 and rose to the rank of Major General by September 2020.
His extensive military career spans years of service, and he shares a strong professional connection with his predecessor, as they were both members of the 39th Regular Course at the Nigeria Defence Academy.
The handover of the insignia of office by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Christopher Musa followed the provisions outlined in the Armed Forces Act, completing Oluyede’s transition into his new role.
