The Nigerian Army has approved a sweeping redeployment of senior officers, announcing new appointments across operational commands, training institutions and strategic departments as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve operational efficiency.
The changes were disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, who said the redeployment was approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.
According to the Army, the reshuffle is designed to reinforce leadership across critical formations, enhance combat readiness and position the service to tackle evolving security threats nationwide.
Among the new appointments, Major General WM Dangana has been named General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, succeeding Major General EF Oyinlola.
Major General EI Okoro will now serve as General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South Operation DELTA SAFE, replacing Major General EE Emeka.
The Army also appointed Major General JR Lar as Commander of Army Headquarters Garrison, while Brigadier General OM Oyekola assumes office 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.
To bolster field operations, Brigadier General IB Buhari has been deployed as Commander of Headquarters 63 Brigade, while Brigadier General K Rabiu takes charge of Headquarters 31 Artillery Brigade.
In line with the Army’s increasing focus on technology-driven warfare, Major General SA Emmanuel has been appointed Commander of the Nigerian Army Space Command. The Army described the appointment as part of its commitment to expanding capabilities in emerging domains of modern warfare and technology-based security operations.
Elsewhere, Major General O Adegbe has been named Director of Intelligence and Security at Defence Headquarters.
The reshuffle also affected military training and educational institutions. Major General KE Chigbu was appointed Deputy Commandant of the National Defence College, while Major General SD Makolo becomes Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour School.
Major General SO Adejimi has been posted as Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, and Major General FS Etim will serve as Chief of Training at the Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Brigadier General U Ahmad was also appointed Commandant of Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.
In addition, Major General KO Ukandu has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Post Housing Development Limited, while Major General AI Allison will head Defence Properties Limited as Managing Director.
Lieutenant General Shaibu urged the newly appointed officers to justify the confidence placed in them by demonstrating professionalism, innovation, exemplary leadership and dedication to the Army’s constitutional responsibilities.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to building a highly professional, combat-ready and people-oriented force capable of responding effectively to both current and emerging security challenges across the country.
