Nigerian Army
Army Promotes 35 Brigadier Generals, 73 Colonels to Higher Ranks
The Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers, elevating 35 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major General and 73 Colonels to Brigadier General.
According to a statement issued by the Army Spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the promotions reflect the military’s commitment to recognizing hard work and dedication.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, extended his congratulations to the promoted officers and their families, urging them to redouble their efforts to justify the confidence placed in them. He also called on the officers to exhibit exemplary leadership, embrace innovative approaches to security challenges, and remain loyal to their oath to protect the nation and its constitution.
Promoted to Major General are:
Brig. Gen. A Garba, Acting Provost Marshal, Nigerian Army
Brig. Gen. UM Alkali, Deputy Chief of Administration, Directorate of Veteran Affairs (Army)
Brig. Gen. AGL Haruna, Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander, Sector 1, North East Operation HADIN KAI
Brig. Gen. IA Ajose, Acting General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2, North West Operation FANSAN YAMA
Brig. Gen. NB Ebulue, Headquarters, Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre
Brig. Gen. LG Lepdung, Commander, Operation WHIRL STROKE
Brig. Gen. OA Awolo, Director of Military Training, Nigerian Defence Academy
Others include Brig. Gen. UG Ogeleka, Brig. Gen. OA Fadairo, Brig. Gen. OD Williams, Brig. Gen. JR Lar, Brig. Gen. AG Mahmuda, and Brig. Gen. VD Beryo, among others.
Colonels promoted to Brigadier General include:
Col. SM Iliya, Commander, 43 Engineers Brigade
Col. O Igwe, Commander, 78 Supply and Transport
Col. NE Udofia, Headquarters, Nigerian Army Electrical Mechanical Engineers
Col. UR Okoroji, Commander, 404 Engineers Brigade
Col. GS Oyinwola, Army Headquarters, Department of Military Secretary
Col. NS Onuchukwu, Chief Medical Director, 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital
Additional names on the list include Col. NI Abdullahi, Col. JC Mbanefo, Col. IO Amah, Col. TA Ayoola, Col. SA Jimoh, Col. OC Ameni, and Col. OU Okwuosa, among others.
This latest round of promotions underscores the Army’s focus on capacity building and leadership development, especially in tackling modern security challenges.