Badaru, Matawalle Witness Decoration of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede by President Tinubu 

Oru Leonard 

In a ceremony held at the State House yesterday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the rank of Lieutenant General on Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, Acting Chief of Army Staff. The Honorable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle, witnessed this momentous occasion.

This promotion is a testament to Major General Oluyede’s exceptional leadership and dedication to the Nigerian Army. As the Acting Chief of Army Staff, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the nation’s security and stability.

Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Honourable Minister of Defence and his counterpart, Dr  Bello Matawalle, has been instrumental in strengthening Nigeria’s defence cooperation with international partners, including France.

This promotion underscores the administration’s focus on enhancing national security and recognizing outstanding military service.

The ceremony at the State House marks a significant milestone in Major General Oluyede’s illustrious career, and Nigerians look forward to his continued service to the nation.

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