The Chief of Defence Staff , General Olufemi Oluyede
The Nigerian Army has appointed General Officers Commanding for four newly established divisions following President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the creation of additional formations.
The appointments, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, come as part of a wider reorganisation of the Army’s operational structure to expand its footprint, improve command and control, and enhance force projection across the country.
To lead the new formations, the COAS appointed Maj Gen Yakubu Yahaya as GOC, 9 Division, Ilorin, and Commander of Operation Savannah Shield.
Maj Gen Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife was appointed GOC 10 Division, Jalingo, while Maj Gen Moses Gara will head the 5 Division, Makurdi, in a dual role as General Officer Commanding and Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke.
