The House of Representatives on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Although the constitution does not require the House of Representatives to confirm appointments, the lawmakers adopted a report from their ad-hoc committee on the confirmation and screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, affirming the appointment of Lieutenant General Oluyede as the COAS.
Committee Chairman Babajimi Benson, while presenting the report, stated that Lt. Gen. Oluyede had met all necessary requirements.
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