The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has congratulated Lieutenant General Olufemi Olusola Oluyede, mni NAM, on his appointment as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Date: Monday, 27 October 2025
Time: 12:35 WAT
Location: 📍 Abuja, Nigeria
According to a congratulatory message signed by the National President of AANI, Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, mni, the association described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of General Oluyede’s exemplary service, professional excellence, and visionary leadership within the Nigerian Armed Forces.
“This appointment is a resounding recognition of Lieutenant General Oluyede’s distinguished service, professional accomplishments and sterling leadership qualities, which have consistently set him apart as a senior military officer of integrity, intellect and uncommon courage,” the statement noted.
AANI commended President Tinubu for what it called an inspired and merit-based choice, reaffirming that General Oluyede’s elevation highlights the National Institute’s contribution to producing strategic leaders equipped for national service and policy implementation.
The association also expressed appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other service chiefs for their dedication and patriotic service to the nation.
As General Oluyede assumes leadership of the Armed Forces, AANI expressed confidence in his capacity to build on ongoing successes against terrorism, banditry, and insurgency while strengthening civil-military cooperation and advancing national security.
“The Alumni Association of the National Institute stands firmly behind him and assures of continued partnership and support in the pursuit of national stability, security, and development - in line with our vision and motto, ‘Towards a better society,’” Ambassador Okafor affirmed.
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