Army chief appoints GOCs for newly established divisions

By Kingsley Omonobi

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the Nigerian Army’s newly established divisions following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the creation of four additional divisions.

The appointments are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Army’s force structure, expand its operational footprint, enhance command and control, and improve its capacity to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.

In a statement, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the new divisions would commence operations in their designated locations upon attaining Initial Operational Capability (IOC), while measures are being implemented to achieve Full Operational Capability (FOC).

According to the statement, the phased approach is designed to ensure seamless operationalisation, operational continuity and rapid force projection across the country.