{"id":1604,"date":"2025-10-25T22:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T22:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=1604"},"modified":"2025-10-25T22:09:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T22:09:59","slug":"ekiti-gov-hails-tinubu-for-appointing-oluyede-as-cds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=1604","title":{"rendered":"Ekiti gov hails Tinubu for appointing Oluyede as CDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He described the gesture as a profound recognition of excellence and a source of pride for the people of Ekiti State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yemi Alade - Tomorrow (Official Music Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G4u2yMsPdG8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PUNCH Online had earlier reported that&nbsp;Tinubu made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs&nbsp;on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oluyede, a native of Ikere-Ekiti, was until his new appointment the Chief of Army Staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His elevation to the apex of Nigeria\u2019s military hierarchy, Oyebanji said, is both a testament to his dedication and a reflection of Tinubu\u2019s commitment to merit and national service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, from Ado-Ekiti and put on the state website on Saturday, the governor thanked the President, saying the appointment recognises \u201cthe exemplary qualities of the Ikere-Ekiti-born General.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Government and the people of Ekiti State are grateful to the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for General Oluyede\u2019s appointment. We wish him success in this new assignment and pledge our unalloyed support for him,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oyebanji praised the new Defence Chief as a shining example of the Ekiti spirit of service, honour, and excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGeneral Oluyede epitomises the core values of courage, integrity and loyalty for which Ekitis are known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe possesses a high level of integrity and professionalism required to make a success of the new assignment being given to him by the President,\u201d&nbsp;Oyebanji said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expressing confidence in the General\u2019s leadership, Oyebanji said he has no doubt Oluyede will bring his vast military experience to bear on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe is a gallant officer with a proven track record of accomplishments in his illustrious military career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are confident he will leverage his extensive experience and expertise in charting a new direction for the military, particularly during this critical period,\u201d the governor noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oyebanji\u2019s message struck both a note of pride and gratitude \u2014 pride in the elevation of an illustrious Ekiti son, and gratitude to Tinubu for what he called \u201ca deserved appointment that reaffirms the values of competence and patriotism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this appointment, Ekiti joins the nation in celebrating one of its own at the helm of Nigeria\u2019s defence establishment \u2014 a moment Governor Oyebanji said \u201creflects honour not only for General Oluyede, but for the&nbsp;entire&nbsp;state.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/ekiti-gov-hails-tinubu-for-appointing-oluyede-as-cds\/?utm_source=auto-read-also&amp;utm_medium=web\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff. 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