In a major leadership shake-up aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening command structures within the Nigerian Army, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of several senior officers to critical command, instructional, and staff positions across the force.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, who noted that the strategic redeployment affects a number of Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at Army Headquarters, two General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions, and Brigade Commanders, among others.
Key Appointments At Army Headquarters
Maj Gen AA Adeyinka moves from the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport to become the Chief of Logistics (Army) at the Department of Army Logistics.
Maj Gen AA Adekeye is redeployed from the Department of Standard and Evaluation to serve as the Chief of Personnel Management (Army).
Maj Gen TB Ugiagbe takes over as Chief of Standard and Evaluation, moving from the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps.
Maj Gen AA Idris, previously at Defence Headquarters, is appointed Chief of Military Intelligence (Army).
Maj Gen MO Erebulu becomes the Provost Marshal (Army), moving from the Department of Special Services and Programmes.
Corps And Mission Appointments
Maj Gen EA Anaryu is appointed Corps Commander, Supply and Transport, from the Defence Space Administration.
Maj Gen SA Akesode has been posted to the African Union Verification Mission in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region as Head of Mission, from the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Maj Gen JE Osifo assumes the role of Director General, Nigerian Army Finance Corporation, from the Nigerian Army School of Finance and Accounts.
New General Officers Commanding
Maj Gen ASM Wase becomes GOC 1 Division / Commander, Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, moving from the Department of Training.
Maj Gen CR Nnebeife is appointed GOC 2 Division / Commander, Sector 3 Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
Training Institutions
Maj Gen MO Ihanuwaze is now the Commandant, Nigerian Army Finance School and Administration, moving from the Finance Insurance Corporation.
Maj Gen KO Osemwegie is appointed Commandant, Army Signal School.
Maj Gen AJ Aliyu becomes Commandant, Nigerian Army Ordnance School.
Maj Gen AC Adetoba assumes duties as Commandant, Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management, redeployed from the Department of Transformation and Innovation.
Brigade Commanders
Brig Gen M Jimoh moves from HQ Operation FANSAN YAMMA to command 1 Brigade.
Brig Gen NE Okoloagu takes over 2 Brigade, from the Army War College Nigeria.
Brig Gen AA Bello is redeployed from the Nigerian Army School of Infantry to serve as Commander, 6 Division Garrison / Sector 3 Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation DELTA SAFE.
COAS Issues Charge To New Appointees
The COAS has charged all newly appointed officers to bring renewed vigor and dedication to their roles, particularly in the ongoing fight against terrorism, insurgency, and other internal security threats. He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to operational excellence and assured that the welfare of troops remains a top priority under his leadership.