Nigerian Army Names GOCs For Newly Established Divisions
President Bola Tinubu’s overhaul adds four divisional headquarters and 28,000 troops as commanders seek faster responses to insurgents and bandits.
- On July 23, 2026, President Bola Tinubu approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions, aiming to address evolving security challenges and strengthen national defense capabilities.
- Rising security threats have shifted from scattered insurgent cells to coordinated terrorist networks, necessitating experienced commanders who can adapt swiftly to changing battlefield conditions across Nigeria.
- Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu appointed new General Officers Commanding for the 5 Division in Makurdi, 9 Division in Ilorin, 10 Division in Jalingo, and 83 Division in Benin City.
- Recruitment of over 28,000 additional personnel accompanies the phased rollout, with the 5, 9, and 10 Divisions scheduled to reach initial operational capability by September 2026.
- The 83 Division in Benin City is expected to reach full operational capability by December 2026, strengthening border security and multi-agency coordination across the country.
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Army deploys GOCs to newly approved divisions in Ilorin,...
Authorities of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday announced the deployment of four General Officers Commanding to the newly created divisions of the land forces. It explained that the development forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s force structure, expand its operational footprint, enhance command and control. Daily Trust reports that President Bola Tinubu, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, last week incr…
Nigerian Army Names GOCs For Newly Established Divisions
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to the newly established Nigerian Army Divisions.This followed the approval by President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of four additional Divisions.The army said that the “landmark development” forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s force structure, expand its operational footprint, enha…
Nigerian Army appoints GOCs for newly established divisions
The Nigerian Army has appointed four new General Officers Commanding, GOCs, following the approval of four additional divisions by President Bola Tinubu as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The appointments were approved by the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. The newly…
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Ex-JTF commander hails Tinubu for restructuring Nigerian Army
Anthony Atolagbe, a retired general, says the expansion of the army from eight to 12 divisions is a decisive step towards eliminating criminal elements across the country. The post Ex-JTF commander hails Tinubu for restructuring Nigerian Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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