By Bayero Ade
The Nigerian Army has undergone a significant reshuffle of its senior officers, announced by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede. The changes involve the appointment of new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), Corps Commanders, and a Force Commander for the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).
A statement from the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, highlighted that the redeployment is intended to bolster the Army’s operational efficiency in tackling the nation’s pressing security challenges, including terrorism, insurgency, and other threats to stability.
Notable among the appointments is Major General OT Olatoye, who now serves as the GOC of the 82 Division and Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) South East Operation Udoka, based in Enugu. Major General EF Oyinlola, formerly of the Department of Military Secretary, has been redeployed to lead the 3 Division Headquarters in Jos, where he will also oversee Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).
In the North East, Major General AGL Haruna assumes the role of GOC for the 7 Division and Commander of Sector 1 JTF Operation Hadin Kai, while Major General IA Ajose takes charge as GOC of the 8 Division and Commander of Sector 2 JTF North West Operation Fasan Yanma. Additionally, Major General GM Mutkut has been appointed as Force Commander of the MNJTF, based in N’Djamena, Chad.
At the Army Headquarters, new appointments include Major General LA Fejokwu as Chief of Administration, Major General GU Chibuisi as Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General AS Ndalolo as Chief of Training, Major General OS Abai as Chief of Transformation and Innovation, and Major General JH Abdussalam as Chief of Special Services and Programmes.
Other notable postings include Major General OC Ajunwa as Commander of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, Major General HT Wesley as Commander of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, and Major General TT Numbere as Commander of the Nigerian Army Engineers. Key leadership roles have also been assigned to training institutions such as the Nigerian Army Training Centre, the Army War College Nigeria, and the Nigerian Army School of Infantry.
In his charge to the newly appointed officers, Lt. General Oluyede called for renewed energy, professionalism, and dedication to their duties. He underscored the importance of troop welfare and the urgency of addressing prevailing security challenges.
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