In an effort to reposition the Nigerian Army for operational efficiency and proficiency, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to command, instructional and staff appointments across its formations and units.
Those affected in the redeployment, which was released on Thursday, include some Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding (GOC), Corps Commanders and Commandants of training institutions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, amongst others.
According to the Army spokesman, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, some of the senior officers appointed as General Officers Commanding (GOCs) are Maj-Gen. UT Musa from Headquarters 81 Division to Headquarters 82 Division and appointed GOC, Major-Gen. TA Lagbaja from HQs 82 Division to HQs 1 Division and appointed GOC, Maj-Gen. OC Ajunwa from Nigeria Defence Section Brasilia to HQ 81 Division and appointed GOC, while Maj-Gen. A.S. Chinade was redeployed from Depot Nigerian Army to HQs 2 Division and appointed GOC.
The Chief of Army Staff directed all the newly appointed senior officers to redouble their effort and commitment to duty in tackling the security challenges bedevilling the nation, as they assume their new appointments.
