The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the redeployment of 19 Generals as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen national security and consolidate the Army’s capacity to address emerging security challenges across the country.
The appointments affected some field commanders, school commandants and principal staff officers at Army Headquarters.
In a statement on Saturday, Army Spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele, said in the new posting, Major General W.M. Dangana has been appointed General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, replacing Major General E.F. Oyinlola, while Major General E.I. Okoro takes over as General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe, replacing Major General E.E. Emeka.
She said Major General J.R. Lar was appointed Commander Army Headquarters Garrison, while Brigadier General O.M. Oyekola assumes office as Acting Military Secretary (Army). Brigadier General I Waziri remains in the Office of the COAS as Chief of Staff.
“Major General JR Lar has been appointed Commander Army Headquarters Garrison, while Brigadier General O.M. Oyekola assumes office as Acting Military Secretary (Army). Brigadier General I Waziri remains in the Office of the COAS as Chief of Staff.”
Anele said that as part of efforts to deepen operational leadership and force readiness, Brigadier General I.B. Buhari has been appointed Commander Headquarters 63 Brigade, while Brigadier General K Rabiu takes command of Headquarters 31 Artillery Brigade.
She said Major General S.A. Emmanuel was appointed Commander Nigerian Army Space Command, reinforcing the Army’s growing focus on emerging domains of warfare and technology-driven security operations, adding that Major General O Adegbe was appointed Director Intelligence and Security at Defence Headquarters.
In the area of professional military education and institutional development, Anele said Major General K.E. Chigbu was appointed Deputy Commandant of the National Defence College while Major General S.D. Makolo is appointed Commandant Nigerian Army Armour School.
According to her, Major General SO Adejimi becomes Commandant Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, and Major General F.S. Etim has been appointed Chief of Training at Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA). Brigadier General U Ahmad takes over as Commandant Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.
“Other appointments include Major General KO Ukandu as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Post Housing Development Limited (PHDL) and Major General AI Allison as Managing Director of Defence Properties Limited.
“The COAS charged the newly appointed senior officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating exemplary leadership, professionalism, innovation and unwavering commitment to the Nigerian Army’s constitutional mandate of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting its territorial integrity and supporting civil authority in maintaining peace and security across the nation.”
