In the history of the Nigerian Army, the newly appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff became the first officer to hold that position
The first officer to be appointed in that role in the history of the Nigerian Army is Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who was recently appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff. Oluyede was named Acting COAS by President Bola Tinubu, awaiting the return of Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja from medical leave, who is the substantive COAS. Lagbaja is…