Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Azuibe Ihejirika
The Nigerian Army Council in one of its first major decisions since the
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Azuibe Ihejirika was reappointed
early October, has approved the promotion of about 150 senior officers
including 22 of them elevated to the rank of Major General.
The Army Council in a statement signed Wednesday by the Director of
Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Mobolaji Koleosho, who is also
amongst the beneficiaries, announced the promotion of 22 Brigadier
Generals to the rank of Major General, 37 Colonels to the rank of
Brigadier General respectively, and 91 Lieutenant Colonels elevated to
the rank of Colonel.
Among those promoted to the substantive rank of Major General are Brig
Gen NO Ojiji of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), the
Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Brig Gen HA Salihu, Brig Gen SZ Uba of
the Defence Headquarters, and Brig Gen ET Nienge of the Nigerian Army
School of Supply and Transport.
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