The Nigerian Army has announced the promotion of 108 senior officers to the ranks of major-general and brigadier-general.
The promotions, approved by the Nigerian Army Council, were confirmed in a statement on Friday by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu.
The list includes 35 brigadier generals elevated to major generals and 73 colonels promoted to brigadier generals. Among those promoted to major general are officers holding key command and staff positions, such as Brig. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, acting general officer commanding 8 Division and commander of Sector 2, North West Operation Fasan Yamma; and Brig. Gen. U.G. Ogeleka, commander of the Nigerian Army Space Command.
Other officers promoted to major general include:
- Brig-Gen. B.P. Koughna, Deputy Chief of Military Affairs, Department of Civil-Military Affairs, Army Headquarters.
- Brig-Gen. I. Otu, Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre.
- Brig-Gen. A.O. Adegbite, Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport.
- Brig-Gen. S.A. Jimoh, Deputy Director, Tender Board, Department of Procurement.
Prominent promotions to brigadier general include:
- Col. S.M. Iliya, Commander, 43 Engineers Brigade.
- Col. O. Igwe, Commander, 78 Supply and Transport.
- Col. N.S. Onuchukwu, Chief Medical Director, 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to intensify their efforts in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. He called on the officers to exemplify leadership, remain loyal to the constitution, and uphold their oath of allegiance to the nation.
Lt-Gen. Oluyede emphasised that their promotions come with greater responsibilities and encouraged them to develop innovative strategies to tackle the nation’s current security issues.