The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved a major leadership reshuffle in the Nigerian Army, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), Corps Commanders, and a Force Commander for the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The reorganization aims to strengthen the army’s operational efficiency and improve its response to security challenges.
- General Officers Commanding (GOCs):
- Maj Gen OT Olatoye: GOC 82 Division/Commander JTF South East Operation Udoka.
- Maj Gen EF Oyinlola: GOC 3 Division/Commander Operation Safe Haven.
- Maj Gen AGL Haruna: GOC 7 Division/Commander Sector 1 JTF North East Operation Hadin Kai.
- Maj Gen IA Ajose: GOC 8 Division/Commander Sector 2 JTF North West Operation Fasan Yanma.
- Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF):
- Maj Gen GM Mutkut: Force Commander, MNJTF, N’Djamena.
- Principal Staff Officers (PSOs):
- Maj Gen LA Fejokwu: Chief of Administration (Army).
- Maj Gen GU Chibuisi: Chief of Civil-Military Affairs.
- Maj Gen AS Ndalolo: Chief of Training (Army).
- Maj Gen OS Abai: Chief of Transformation and Innovation.
- Corps Commanders:
- Maj Gen OC Ajunwa: Commander, Nigerian Army Armour Corps.
- Maj Gen ZL Abubakar: Commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery.
- Commandants:
- Maj Gen UM Alkali: Commandant, Army War College Nigeria.
- Maj Gen FS Etim: Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Infantry.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, emphasized that the reshuffling underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment to ensuring dynamic leadership capable of addressing emerging security threats.
The Chief of Army Staff tasked the newly appointed officers to prioritize troop welfare and maintain the momentum in the fight against terrorism, insurgency, and other threats to national security.
This strategic realignment is expected to enhance the army’s operational capabilities, fostering a more secure and stable environment for the nation.
