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Olufemi Oluyede
Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede (born 1968) is Nigerian Army officer who is the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria. He was appointed on 30 September 2024 by President Bola Tinubu to temporarily fill the position during the indisposition of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. His appointment was later confirmed by the senate, and he officially took office on 9 December 2024.[1] Prior to this, Oluyede served as the 56th commander of the Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army in Jaji, Kaduna.[2] Early lifeOluyede was born in Ikere, Ekiti State in 1968, Oluyede began his military career in 1987 as a cadet in the Nigerian Defence Academy. He was officially commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1992 after completing the Nigerian Army's training regimen.[3] Military careerOluyede is a member of the 39th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy,[4] along with Late Lt. Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. His military career has spanned numerous command and staff roles across Nigeria and in various international deployments. Promoted to the rank of major general in 2020,[5] he has many held command that have included Platoon Commander and Adjutant at the 65 Battalion,[6] Company Commander at the 177 Guards Battalion, Staff Officer with the Guards Brigade,[6] Commandant of the Amphibious Training School, and Commander of the 27 Task Force Brigade in the North East, leading operations under Operation HADIN KAI. He has also participated in international peacekeeping and conflict resolution missions, including the ECOMOG Mission in Liberia and Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi.[7] Appointments and achievements: In 2024, Oluyede was appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff by President Tinubu. As COAS, he brings to the role a wealth of operational experience, particularly in infantry command and military strategy. He is recognized for his leadership in both domestic security and international peace operations, further establishing Nigeria's role in regional stability.[8] Honours and decorations Oluyede's service has earned him numerous awards, including:
Personal lifeThroughout his career, Oluyede has participated in 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.[9] He is married and has three children.[10] References
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