The Nigerian Army has redeployed senior officers to key command and operational positions to strengthen operational effectiveness and enhance its response to Nigeria’s evolving security threats.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, approved the strategic postings, according to a statement by Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, on Wednesday.
Under the new arrangement, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose moves from Army Headquarters Department of Army Operations to Theatre Command Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, as Theatre Commander.
Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, former Theatre Commander, moves to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre as Dean, Faculty of Operational Research.
Other senior appointments include Maj.-Gen. Aminu Umar, who moves from the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs, to Army War College Nigeria as Commandant.
Maj.-Gen. GS Muhammed moves from the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director-General.
Maj.-Gen. Julius Osifo moves from the Nigerian Army Finance Corporation to the Military Pension Board as Chairman, while Maj.-Gen. IE Ekpenyong moves to Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Logistics as Director, Engineering Services.
The Army also announced several brigade-level appointments aimed at strengthening operational and formation commands.
Brig.-Gen. MS Adamu moves from Nigerian Army Women Command to the newly established 8 Brigade as Commander, while Brig.-Gen. MS Sule moves from Special Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE to 27 Task Force Brigade.
Brig.-Gen. I. Sule moves from the Directorate of Recruitment Management to 6 Division Garrison as Commander.
