Nigerian Army Announces The Redeployment Of Senior Officers

The Chief of Army Staff, in person of Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has announced the redeployment of Major Generals and Brigadier Generals among other senior officers across the Nigerian Army formations and units in the country.

Those affected by the redeployment include some Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, Commandants of NA Training Institutions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding officers, and several others.

A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, on Saturday, made it known that the redeployment was to ensure administrative and operational efficiency in the Nigerian Army amidst recent operational successes recorded in combating emerging security challenges.

He added that the redeployment of all appointees takes effect from January 11, 2022.