The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for appointment as Chief of Army Staff.
The confirmation on Tuesday followed the consideration of reports by the Chairman of the senate committee on Army, Sen. Yar’ adua, Abdulaziz Musa (Katsina Central).
The committee’s recommendations were unanimously adopted by the upper chamber.
Lieutenant General Oluyede was appointed to act as the Chief of Army Staff following the illness and subsequent death of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. (With Agency Report)