The Digest:
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of 2,313 officers across Nigerian Army formations, including new General Officers Commanding for key divisions. The reshuffle, detailed in a restricted military signal, is aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and reflects both promotions and strategic redeployments at senior command levels.
Key Points:
- The Chief of Army Staff approved the posting of 2,313 officers across the Nigerian Army
- 37 Major Generals were redeployed, including new General Officers Commanding (GOCs)
- Major General B. P. Koughna appointed GOC of 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2 JTF North-West
- Major General A. A. Babalola redeployed to become GOC of 81 Division, Lagos
- The posting also affected 187 Brigadier Generals, 189 Colonels, and over 1,700 junior officers
- Officers are required to report to new postings on specified dates or face sanctions
- A senior officer described the exercise as routine to optimize operational performance
Sources: Nigerian Tribune
