The House of Representatives on Thursday confirmed Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive chief of army staff (COAS) following screening by the joint committees on defence and army.
Lawmaker Babajimi Benson submitted the report during plenary and urged the House to confirm Oluyede.
Benson, who represents the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in Lagos State, said the screening was done on Wednesday.
“Our observation is that General Olufemi Oluyede is fit and proper as he gave a very good account of himself. The conclusion is that this House should approve this new position and confirm General Oluyede as the new chief of army staff,” he said.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu presided over the session.
Oluyede was first appointed as the acting COAS following the ill health and subsequent death of ex-army chief, Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, earlier in November 2024.