By Victor Akaa
In a significant development, the Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General.
Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement signed and released to newsmen on Friday said the move was a testament to the Nigerian Army’s commitment to recognizing excellence and merit within its ranks.
Among those promoted to the rank of Major General are Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, Acting General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Brigadier General AGL Haruna, Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General A Garba Acting Provost Marshal Nigerian Army, Brigadier General UM Alkali Deputy Chief of Administration, Directorate of Veteran Affairs (Army), Brigadier General NB Ebulue Headquarters Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Brigadier General LG Lepdung Commander Operation WHIRL STROKE, Brigadier General OA Awolo Director Military Training Nigerian Defence Academy, Brigadier General UG Ogeleka Commander Nigerian Army Space Command, Brig Gen OA Fadairo Commander 12 Brigade, Brigadier General OD Williams Commander 22 Brigade , Brigadier General JR Lar Commander 32 Brigade, Brigadier General AG Mahmuda Commandant Warrant Officer Academy, Brigadier General VD Beryo Commander Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Brigadier General AOD Okoro Director Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes, Brigadier General SO Adejimi Director Movement Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics, Brigadier General TT Sidick Director of Finance Nigerian Defence Academy, Brigadier General MCE Ejike Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General MF Babayo Commander Sector 3 North East Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General H Yanet Commander 51 Signal Brigade and Brigadier General MK Gara Army Headquarters Department of Training.
“Also promoted to the rank of Major General are Brig Gen BP Koughna Deputy Chief of Military Affairs, Army Headquarters Department of Civil Military Affairs,Brig Gen I Otu Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Brig Gen AO Adegbite Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Brig Gen IE Ekpeyong Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers, Brig Gen AA Idris Army Headquarters Department of Army Standards and Evaluation, Brig Gen SA Gumel Nigerian Army Resource Centre Strategic Management and Policy Studies, Brig Gen MT Jinadu Commander 82 Division Ordnance Services, Brig Gen SA Jimoh Deputy Director Tender Board Department of Procurement, and Brig Gen UT Opuene Deputy Director Policy and Plans Defence Intelligence Agency, among others.
“Officers promoted from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier General are Col SM Iliya Commander 43 Engineers Brigade, Col O Igwe Commander 78 Supply and Transport, Col NE Udofia Headquarters Nigerian Army Electrical Mechanical Engineers, Col UR Okoroji Commander 404 Engineers Brigade, Col GS Oyinwola Army Headquarters Department of Military Secretary, Col S Ahmadu Defence Intelligence Agency, Col CI Nwonyi Commander 81 Division Provost Group, Col AS Aliyu Commander 1 Division Military Intelligence, Col T Garba Commander 77 Supply and Transport Brigade, Col K Imam Commander Army Headquarters Garrison Ordinance Services, Col NS Onuchukwu Chief Medical Director 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Col A Musa Commander 108 Division Equipment Support, Col DM Baba Office of the National Security Adviser, Col OA Obochi Defence Headquarters, Col PAJ Ebuk Commander 1 Division Supply and Transport, Col IP Omoke Office of the COAS Directorate of Procurement and Col P Elayo Headquarters Department of Space Administration.”
“Others elevated to the rank of Brigadier General are Col NI Abdullahi Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Col JC Mbanefo Army War College Nigeria, Col IO Amah Department of Operations Defence Headquarters, Col M Jimoh Defence Headquarters Garrison, Col TA Ayoola Army Headquarters Department of Army Operations, Col SA Jimoh Office of the Chief of Army Staff Department of Procurement, Col OC Ameni 103 Division Equipment Support, Col OU Okwuosa 2 Division Medical Hospital and Services, Col AO Odubiyi Armed Forces Command and Staff College, and Col NE Udofia Headquarters Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, among others.“
The statement noted that a total of 35 Brigadier Generals have been elevated to the rank of Major General, while 73 Colonels have been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General.
He added that these promotions are a result of the Army Council’s meticulous evaluation of the officers’ performance, dedication, and commitment to the Nigerian Army’s values.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to redouble their efforts to justify their elevation.
He emphasized the importance of leading by example, thinking outside the box, and tackling contemporary security challenges.
Enugu Reporters reports that the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks demonstrates the Nigerian Army’s commitment to rewarding excellence and promoting deserving officers.
As the newly promoted officers take on their new roles, they are expected to lead by example and contribute to the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to address security challenges across the country.
