The Nigerian Army has announced a major redeployment of senior officers, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), operational commanders and heads of key military institutions in a move aimed at strengthening national security and improving operational effectiveness across the country.
The strategic reshuffle was approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and announced in a statement on Saturday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. According to the Army, the appointments are part of ongoing efforts to enhance leadership capacity, reinforce combat readiness and improve the military’s response to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
Among the key appointments, Major General W.M. Dangana has been named the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, succeeding Major General E.F. Oyinlola.
Major General E.I. Okoro has also been appointed General Officer Commanding 6 Division and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South Operation DELTA SAFE, taking over from Major General E.E. Emeka.
The reshuffle further saw Major General J.R. Lar appointed Commander of the Army Headquarters Garrison, while Brigadier General O.M. Oyekola assumes duty as Acting Military Secretary (Army). Brigadier General I. Waziri retained his position as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Chief of Army Staff.
Other operational changes include the appointment of Brigadier General I.B. Buhari as Commander of Headquarters 63 Brigade and Brigadier General K. Rabiu as Commander of Headquarters 31 Artillery Brigade.
In a move reflecting the Army’s growing emphasis on technology and modern warfare, Major General S.A. Emmanuel has been appointed Commander of the Nigerian Army Space Command.
The redeployment also affected several military training institutions. Major General K.E. Chigbu was appointed Deputy Commandant of the National Defence College, while Major General S.D. Makolo becomes Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour School.
Similarly, Major General S.O. Adejimi has been posted as Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, while Major General F.S. Etim takes over as Chief of Training at the Headquarters, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Brigadier General U. Ahmad was also named Commandant of Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.
On the administrative side, Major General K.O. Ukandu has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Post Housing Development Limited, while Major General A.I. Allison will serve as Managing Director of Defence Properties Limited.
The Chief of Army Staff urged all newly appointed officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through professionalism, discipline, innovation and unwavering commitment to their constitutional responsibilities.
He stressed that the new commanders are expected to provide effective leadership in defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity, combating insecurity and supporting civil authorities in maintaining peace and stability across the country.
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