Nigerian Army announces major reshuffle of senior officers

According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the changes aim to strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approved the strategic redeployment to enhance the Army’s capacity in addressing security challenges. New appointments include Major General WM Dangana as General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, and Major General EI Okoro as GOC 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South Operation DELTA SAFE.

Major General JR Lar was appointed Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, and 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. Other appointments include Major General SA Emmanuel as Commander of the Nigerian Army Space Command, Major General O Adegbe as Director of Intelligence and Security at Defence Headquarters, and various leadership roles in military education and institutional development.

The Chief of Army Staff urged the newly appointed officers to demonstrate exemplary leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the Army's con