Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Major- General Olufemi Oluyede on his appointment as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Governor also thanked the President for finding the Ikere-Ekiti born General Oluyede worthy of the appointment.
Governor Oyebanji, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said he has absolute confidence in General Oluyede’s ability to excel on the new assignment as he had done in previous assignments.
He described the acting COAS as a gallant officer with proven integrity and great accomplishments in his military career.
The Ekiti State Governor urged the new COAS to bring his wealth of experience and expertise to bear on the new assignment, especially at this critical period.
He also commiserated with Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, who is currently indisposed and wished him speedy recovery.
“Hearty congratulations to General Oluyede. The Government and good people of Ekiti State wish him God’s guidance in the new assignment. We also thank the President for finding him deserving of the elevation.”, he added.