The Nigerian Army has announced Major General WM Dangana as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, replacing Major General EF Oyinlola.
Penpushing reports that the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, made this known on Saturday in a statement, explaining that the development was a major reshuffle of senior officers.
The statement added that the changes affected key operational, command, training and staff appointments, emphasizing that the reshuffle is part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness across the country.
Penpushing further reports that the statement added that the postings affected field commanders, school commandants and principal staff officers at the Army Headquarters.
The statement noted that the 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.
Penpushing also reports that under the new appointments Major General EI Okoro has been appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South Operation DELTA SAFE, succeeding Major General EE Emeka.
The statement equally announced the appointment of Major General JR Lar as Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, while 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.
Penpushing reports that as part of efforts to strengthen operational leadership and combat readiness, Brigadier General IB Buhari was appointed Commander of Headquarters 63 Brigade, while Brigadier General K Rabiu was named Commander of Headquarters 31 Artillery Brigade.
The statement stated that in a move reflecting the Army’s growing emphasis on technology and emerging security threats, Major General SA Emmanuel was appointed Commander of the Nigerian Army Space Command.
Penpushing further reports that the statement pointed out that the appointment reinforces the Army’s growing focus on emerging domains of warfare and technology-driven security operations.
The statement said Major General O Adegbe was also appointed Director of Intelligence and Security at Defence Headquarters, while 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.
Penpushing also reports that other appointments include Major General SO Adejimi as Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport and Major General FS Etim as Chief of Training at the Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC).
The statement disclosed that Brigadier General U Ahmad has equally been appointed Commandant of Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, while Major General KO Ukandu was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Post Housing Development Limited, and Major General AI Allison was named 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.’, the statement stated
“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’, it added
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