According to Punch News, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, the newly-appointed Chief of Army Staff, has taken decisive action to enhance the operational efficiency and functional administration of the Nigerian Army. In a move aimed at repositioning the army for success, he has approved the posting and appointment of several senior officers to key command, instructional, and staff positions across various formations and units.

In a statement issued by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, it was emphasized that these strategic deployments will contribute to the ongoing efforts in combating terrorism, insurgency, and other threats to national security. The Chief of Army Staff expects the newly appointed senior officers to demonstrate unwavering dedication and commitment to their duties, further strengthening the momentum of the ongoing onslaught against these challenges.

The recent redeployment affects a range of senior personnel, including principal staff officers of the army headquarters, general officers commanding, corps commanders, commandants of training institutions, brigade commanders, and commanding officers, among others. This comprehensive reshuffling ensures that experienced leaders are placed in positions where their expertise can be best utilized.

Notable appointments include Major General AB Ibrahim, who has been posted from Headquarters 3 Division, NA, to the Department of Policy and Plans, where he will serve as the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army). Additionally, Major General BR Sinjen, previously from the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA), has been assigned to the Department of Army Operations (DAOPs) as the Chief of Operations (Army). Major General OR Aiyenigba, formerly of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, will now serve in the Department of Army Standards and Evaluation as the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation (Army).

Among the other distinguished officers, Major General NC Ugbo has been reassigned from the Nigerian Army Signals School to the Department of Civil Military Affairs, where he will take up the role of Chief of Civil Military Affairs. Major General E. Akerejola, who previously served at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, will now assume the position of Chief of Logistics (Army) in the Army Headquarters’ Department of Logistics.

These strategic appointments reflect the commitment of the Chief of Army Staff to strengthening the Nigerian Army’s leadership structure and optimizing its operational effectiveness. With experienced and capable officers assuming key roles, the Nigerian Army is better positioned to tackle the nation’s security challenges and ensure the well-being of its citizens.