President Tinubu Promotes Acting COAS Olufemi Oluyede to Lieutenant General

President Tinubu Promotes Acting COAS Olufemi Oluyede to Lieutenant General

By Matthew Eloyi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promoted the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This advancement follows his recent appointment as acting army chief.

The promotion, confirmed by sources within the Presidential Villa, elevates Oluyede from Major General to Lieutenant General.

This recognition, according to the sources, underscores the President’s confidence in Oluyede’s leadership and his role in shaping the nation’s defence.

They added that the elevation highlights Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Army’s leadership as the country addresses various security challenges.