The Senate has confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Lt. Common Olufemi Oluyede because the substantive Chief of Military Employees.
The affirmation, introduced on Tuesday, adopted the evaluate of a report submitted by the Senate Committee on Military, led by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (APC, Katsina Central), throughout plenary.
Presenting the report, Yar’Adua famous that the committee screened Oluyede on November 26 in his capability as Performing Chief of Military Employees.
In line with Yar’Adua, Oluyede was deemed extremely certified and met all the required standards for the place.
The affirmation was unanimous, with all senators current endorsing the appointment in the course of the Committee of the Complete’s deliberations.
In his remarks, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, expressed confidence in Oluyede’s potential to handle the nation’s rising safety challenges, significantly the actions of terrorists and bandits.
He additionally prolonged his condolences over the passing of the previous COAS, Lt. Common Taoreed Lagbaja, praying for the continued repose of his soul.
Tinubu had requested the Senate’s affirmation of Oluyede’s appointment final week, citing constitutional provisions beneath Part 218 (2) of the 1999 Structure (as amended) and Part 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act.
In his letter to the Senate President, Tinubu described Oluyede as a seasoned officer identified for his distinctive management, professionalism, and steadfast dedication to nationwide safety and unity.
The President initially appointed Oluyede as Performing Chief of Military Employees on October 30, following the sickness and subsequent demise of his predecessor, Lagbaja