Waidi Shaibu, chief of Army Staff (COAS), has approved a major reshuffle of senior officers across the Nigerian Army, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the 3 Division in Jos and the 6 Division in Port Harcourt, alongside a new Commander for the Army Headquarters Garrison, as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and tackle the country’s evolving security challenges.
The changes, announced in a statement on Saturday by Appolonia Anele, acting director of Army Public Relations, form part of a strategic redeployment affecting key operational, command, training and staff appointments across the Nigerian Army.
According to the statement, WM Dangana has been appointed General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, taking over from EF Oyinlola.
Similarly, EI Okoro has been named General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe, replacing EE Emeka.
The Army also appointed JR Lar as Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, while OM Oyekola assumes office as Acting Military Secretary (Army). I Waziri will continue serving as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Chief of Army Staff.
