Nigerian Army announces major shake-up, appoints new GOCs, Commanders

Nigerian Army has announced a large reshuffle of its elder leadership, with the assignment of caller General Officers Commanding, GOCs, commanders, commandants and main unit officers arsenic portion of efforts to fortify operational effectiveness and heighten nationalist security.

This was announced successful a connection on Saturday by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations.

The appointments, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, impact cardinal operational, command, grooming and unit positions crossed the Army.

Under the caller postings, Major General WM Dangana has been appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, replacing Major General EF Oyinlola.

Major General EI Okoro has been named GOC 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South Operation DELTA SAFE, taking implicit from Major General EE Emeka.

Major General JR Lar has been appointed Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, portion Brigadier General OM Oyekola assumes bureau arsenic Acting Military Secretary (Army). Brigadier General I Waziri volition proceed serving arsenic Chief of Staff to t...