President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, asked the Senate to screen and confirm the nomination of the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for appointment as the substantive army chief.
Tinubu’s letter of request was read at plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The president had earlier appointed Oluyede as the acting COAS, following the demise of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja who hitherto held the position.
The letter read: “In accordance with the provisions of Section 218, Subsection 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, and Section 18, Subsection 1 of the Armed Forces Act, I am pleased to forward for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Lt. Gen. Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Lieutenant General Oluyede has been serving diligently in an active capacity since his appointment. He has displayed exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the security and continued stability of our nation and the progress of our Armed Forces.
“His qualifications, experience, and contributions to the Nigerian Army and the nation at large make him well suited for this important role. While I am confident that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee expeditiously, please accept, Distinguished Senate President and Distinguished Senators, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
Akpabio referred the nomination to the Senate Committee on Army for further legislative work and to report back to plenary as soon as practicable.
Also, Tinubu has nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the Board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The announcement, according to a release issued yesterday by the Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President.
The nominees are: Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River, and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court.
Established in 1979, the CCB, which operates with a 10-member board, plays a critical role in maintaining integrity within the public service and ensuring compliance with the country’s ethical standards.
Tinubu had on October 23, 2024 sworn in the chairman of the board, Dr. AbdullahiBello. The current board membership include: Muritala Kankia, E.J Agbomayinma, Ben Umeano, and Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy. Other members are: Mr. BulusZephaniah, and Abdulsalam Olawale.
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