Military career
Oluyede is a member of the 39th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, [2] along with Late Lt. Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. His military career has spanned numerous command and staff roles across Nigeria and in various international deployments. Promoted to the rank of major general in 2020, [3] he has many held command that have included Platoon Commander and Adjutant at the 65 Battalion, [4] Company Commander at the 177 Guards Battalion,Staff Officer with the Guards Brigade, [4] Commandant of the Amphibious Training School,and Commander of the 27 Task Force Brigade in the North East,leading operations under Operation HADIN KAI.
He has also participated in international peacekeeping and conflict resolution missions,including the ECOMOG Mission in Liberia and Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi. [5]
Appointment:
In 2024,Oluyede was appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu to temporarily fill the position during the indisposition of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. His appointment was later confirmed by the senate,and he officially took office on 9 December 2024. [6] Prior to this,Oluyede served as the 56th commander of the Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army in Jaji,Kaduna. [7]
Honours and decorations
Oluyede's service has earned him numerous awards,including:
- Corps Medal of Honour
- Grand Service Star
- Field Command Medal of Honour
- Field Training Medal
- Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award
- Membership in the National Institute
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