Nigerian Army Council Promotes 105 Senior Officers, Including 28 to Major General Rank

The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of 105 senior officers in a significant leadership reshuffle aimed at strengthening the military’s operational capacity. According to an army statement, the promotions include 28 Brigadier Generals elevated to Major General and 77 Colonels to Brigadier General, affecting officers in critical intelligence, logistics, and combat positions nationwide.

Key Points:

Army Council approved 105 promotions: 28 to Major General, 77 to Brigadier General

Promotions include officers from the Defence Intelligence Agency and key operational units

Posthumous promotion approved for Colonel Z.A. Saidu

Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu charged officers with unwavering constitutional loyalty

Officers must demonstrate exemplary leadership and personal conduct

Promotions affect commanders in Operation Hadin Kai and various training institutions

Reshuffle aims to strengthen leadership across army formations and specialized corps

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Sources: TheCable