By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The Nigerian Army has approved the promotion of 28 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major General and 77 Colonels to Brigadier General, in a major reshuffle of its senior leadership.
The decision was announced by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, on the Nigerian Army’s X on Friday.
Among those elevated to Major General are Brig.-Gen. O Adegbe of the Defence Intelligence Agency, Brig.-Gen. SM Uba, Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. RE Hedima, Acting Chief of Military Intelligence Army, and Brig.-Gen. RT Utsaha, Deputy Director of Defence Operations.
Others include Brig.-Gen. AM Umar, Commandant of the Warrant Officer Academy, Brig.-Gen. S Sulaiman, Deputy Military Secretary (Army), Brig.-Gen. IO Bassey, Director of Nigerian Army Operations Centre, and Brig.-Gen. CA Ekeator of the Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
Also promoted are Brig.-Gen. SY Yakasai, Acting Director Procurement in the Office of the Chief of Army Staff, Brig.-Gen. WL Nzidee of Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics, Brig.-Gen. SA Emmanuel of the Nigerian Army Signals, Brig.-Gen. SS Tilawan, Acting Commander Sector 3 Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brig.-Gen. MO Agi, Desk Officer Tertiary Education Trust Fund at the Nigerian Defence Academy, and Brig.-Gen. IM Abbas, Commander 34 Brigade.
Brig.-Gen. ZA Saidu was promoted posthumously in recognition of his service.
Promotions from Colonel to Brigadier General include officers serving across key army units and institutions, such as the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, Army Headquarters departments, Special Forces Brigades, and several military hospitals.
In his remarks, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, congratulated the officers and their families, urging them to intensify their professional drive and prove that their elevation is well-deserved.
He stressed the need for exemplary leadership, inspiring subordinates through personal conduct, and adopting bold, innovative solutions to address evolving security challenges.
