Senate Confirms General Olufemi Oluyede As Nigeria’s Chief Of Defence Staff
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff after a high-security screening at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Oluyede’s confirmation came less than an hour after he and other nominated service chiefs arrived for the screening, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking to welcome the nominees, Akpabio said the exercise was a constitutional duty and a key step in ensuring Nigeria’s armed forces remain disciplined, professional, and loyal to the country’s unity. “Distinguished colleagues, it is with great pleasure that I welcome our newly appointed service chiefs to the Senate. On behalf of the entire chamber, I congratulate you on your appointments and commend you for your years of dedicated service to our nation,” he said. He added that the screening underscores the Senate’s oversight role in maintaining competence at the top of Nigeria’s military hierarchy. “Today’s exercise ensures that only the most competent, patriotic, and disciplined officers are entrusted with safeguarding our national security and territorial integrity,” Akpabio said. General Oluyede’s confirmation strengthens leadership at the helm of Nigeria’s armed forces as the nation continues to focus on security and stability.