Nigerian Senate Confirms Appointment Of Oluyede As Substantive COAS
By Lekan Sowande, Abuja
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday at plenary confirmed the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, as substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
His confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Army on screening of Oluyede.
The report was presented by Chairman of the Committee Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC-Katsina).
Senator Yar’adua said the committee was impressed by the high level of understanding, achievements and excellence stated in the citation of the nominee.
He said the nomination of Oluyede was in line with section 217 subsection 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
According to him, the nomination is in accordance with the provision of section 18 subsection 1 of the Armed Forces Act.
He said the nominee possesses the required competence, experience, and educational qualifications to be conferred as the Chief of Army Staff.
Senator Yar’adua said the nominee has been cleared by the DSS, adding that the nominee also went through the correct process of promotion till date that qualified him to be in the position of the Chief of Army Staff.
He said the committee has diligently and meticulously conducted the screening of the nominee and was satisfied with his conduct, competence, experience and educational qualification.
He urged the Senate to confirm his nomination.
Senate thereafter confirmed the appointment of Oluyede as substantive COAS.
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