“What I’ll Do If Confirmed As New Army Chief,” Acting COAS Oluyede Discloses, Video Trends

• Olufemi Oluyede was screened on November 27 by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army in Abuja, as part of the process to confirm his appointment as the Chief of Army Staff.
• In a trending video, Oluyede acknowledged that Nigeria is facing serious security challenges but vowed peace will be restored under his watch
• The acting COAS called for collaborative efforts from security agencies and also disclosed that 30-year experience prepared him for a COAS job

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has vowed to bring lasting peace to Nigeria if confirmed in a substantive capacity.

Oluyede vows to bring lasting peace to Nigeria if confirmed as COAS

Oluyede made this vow on Wednesday, November 27, during his screening by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.

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He stressed that the security environment in the country today requires a united effort from every Nigerian.

As reported by The Punch, Oluyede also called for strong bilateral and multilateral alliances with neighbouring countries, as well as deep collaboration and joint efforts by the services and other security agencies.

“I am honored this evening to be considered worthy to play a part in these efforts and I look forward to contributing my utmost best by working with the National Assembly and other stakeholders in bringing lasting peace to the length and breadth of our dear country Nigeria.

“Thus, if confirmed by this joint committee and given the common mandate to lead the Nigerian Army during this period, I promise to do my best to justify the confidence imposed in me by the appointing authority which is His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the confirming authority which is you members of the National Assembly and the generality of Nigerians,” he said.

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Acting COAS, Oluyede remembers late COAS Lagbaja

In another development, Legit.ng reported that Olufemi Oluyede, described the late COAS Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja as a "caring brother" who showed remarkable selflessness, kindness and support during his final days.

In a moving tribute at Lagbaja’s burial on Friday, November 15, Oluyede recalled how the late COAS, despite being gravely ill, selflessly nominated him for a national honour.

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