[2] He was appointed to the position of Chief of Defence Staff on 13 July 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari.

[4] General Olonisakin who hails from Ekiti State[5] and had his elementary and secondary education in Zaria.

[7] Olonisakin holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ife.

[7] Prior to his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff, General Olonisakin was commander of the following formations Olonisakin was promoted to General in August 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari upon his confirmation as Chief of Defence Staff.

[10] In October 2022, a Nigerian national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) was conferred on him by President Muhammadu Buhari.