President Bola Tinubu has approved a major expansion of the Nigerian Army, increasing its operational structure from eight to 12 divisions and authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture and improve the military's operational effectiveness. The approval, announced in a State House press release on Thursday by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is one of the most significant military restructuring initiatives under the Tinubu administration.

Tinubu Okays Expansion Of Nigerian Army From 8 To 12 Divisions

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major expansion of the Nigerian Army, increasing its operational structure from eight to 12 divisions and authorising the recruitment of…