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The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior officers, appointing 13 new Generals and Commanders in key positions across the country, amid efforts to strengthen national security and operational effectiveness.

The reshuffle, announced on Saturday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, affects key operational, command, training, and staff appointments across the Army.

Major General EI Okoro has been appointed GOC 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South Operation DELTA SAFE, succeeding Major General EE Emeka.

The reshuffle further saw Major General KO Ukandu appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Post Housing Development Limited, while Major General AI Allison was named Managing Director of Defence Properties Limited.

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers, saying the move was aimed at enhancing the Army’s capacity to address emerging security challenges.

The statement noted that the appointment “reinforces the Army’s growing focus on emerging domains of warfare and technology-driven security operations.”

Major General WM Dangana has been named the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, replacing Major General EF Oyinlola.

In the area of military education and institutional development, Major General KE Chigbu was appointed Deputy Commandant of the National Defence College, while Major General SD Makolo became Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour School.

The statement added, “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.”

The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its transformation drive and commitment to building a highly professional, combat-ready and people-oriented force capable of effectively addressing contemporary and future security challenges in pursuit of Nigeria’s national security objectives.

The reshuffle reflects the Army’s growing emphasis on technology and emerging security threats, with the appointment of Major General SA Emmanuel as Commander of the Nigerian Army Space Command.

Major General O Adegbe was also appointed Director of Intelligence and Security at Defence Headquarters.

Brigadier General OM Oyekola will serve as Acting Military Secretary (Army).

Brigadier General I Waziri retains his position as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Chief of Army Staff.

Brigadier General IB Buhari was appointed Commander of Headquarters 63 Brigade, while Brigadier General K Rabiu was named Commander of Headquarters 31 Artillery Brigade.

Major General JR Lar has been appointed Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison.